Ohio Association of Polygraph Examiners, Inc.

The Ohio Association of Polygraph Examiners (O.A.P.E.) consists of members who represent law enforcement, government, and private sectors who are dedicated to seeking out the truth while maintaining a sense of integrity, objectivity, and fairness to all persons.  The goals and objectives of the association are to promote and enhance high standards of professional and ethical conduct, encourage continuing education and training in the field of polygraph, encourage research into instrumentation and techniques, and to regulate the conduct of its members through the establishment and enforcement of a Code of Ethics and a set of Standards and Principles of Practice.  Membership is open to all those individuals who meet the qualifications which are outlined under "Types of Memberships".  

While there are no licensing requirements in the State of Ohio, the Association has a "Certification" program whereby its members, who meet the requirements, can receive certification from this Association.

Just as attorneys and other professionals belong to their State, and National, organizations, professional polygraph examiners operating on Ohio should belong to their State organization, the OAPE. 

Email Solicitation for Donations

Some members have received emails and solicitations requesting money or gift cards.  The OAPE does not request donations or sell anything, especially via email or internet.  Any messages saying otherwise should be considered a scam. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of our board members directly.

Credibility Assessment and Voice Stress Position Statement.

In an effort to avoid any association with invalid and inaccurate techniques in truth verification and detection of deception, the Ohio Association of Polygraph Examiners has taken a position against the use of Voice Stress or any Voice Stress device. To date, no published validated studies support CVSA’s ability to meet the high demand of truth verification and detection of deception through validated techniques.

Our position is consistent with the national polygraph associations:

American Polygraph Association
American Association of Police Polygraphists

Statistically, no other techniques or developing techniques come close to the accuracy and validity of polygraph. Contrary to common belief, internet rhetoric and rumor, polygraph is accepted in American courts for its accuracy and reliability in detection of deception and credibility assessment.

The Ohio Association of Polygraph Examiners opposes the use of substandard practices in credibility assessment and detection of deception at all levels of the law enforcement community. Substandard practices place the society we protect at unnecessary risk. Furthermore, the reputation, trust, and confidence in reliable and accurate credibility assessment and detection of deception practices is paramount.