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Polygraph Training 
Thank you for your request for information on
Deception Control's INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY of POLYGRAPH.
Social and financial pressures of our
times are creating more demands for lie detection/truth verification.
Law enforcement and governmental agencies are increasing their use of
lie detection daily and there is now an extreme need for professional
Polygraph Examiners.
The training program offered by the
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY of POLYGRAPH provides the most complete
presentation of current Polygraph techniques to prepare individuals
for this challenging career opportunity. Instruction is presented by
highly competent professionals in the fields of Polygraph
Methodology, Law, Psychology and Physiology to insure that upon
completion of the course, the student is able to pass any
professional or regulating agency requirements for membership or
licensing.
The attached curriculum outline,
entrance requirements and related information will familiarize you
with the Academy's study program and standards.
If you meet the enrollment requirements,
please complete and return the enclosed application. Should you have
additional questions, we will be happy to assist you in every way
possible.
Very truly yours,
Marietta L. Michaels
Administrator
MLM:ajc
encs.
For more information on Polygraph School
or services please contact lou@deception.com
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MISSION STATEMENT
In 1980, the
International Academy of Polygraph adopted a standard of
excellence in Forensic Psychophysiology training that has endured
through the years. Its hallmark has been its uncompromising
determination to:
A. Provide the most complete presentation of current
Polygraph techniques
B. Maintain high standards of training and ethical
business conduct
C. Utilize highly competent professionals in the
fields of Psychology, Physiology, Law and Polygraph
Methodology
D. Insure that upon course completion, the student is
able to pass any professional or
regulating
agency requirement for certification or
licensing
E. Fortify instrumentational skills and individual
scholastic achievement
The Academy
and its training faculty subscribe to the highest caliber of
professionalism and proficiency, and dedicated to this mission, the
Academy in turn infuses its graduates with this philosophy.
INTERNATIONAL
ACADEMY of POLYGRAPH is
pleased to announce the approval of its Professional Polygraph Examiner
(Forensic Psychophysiologist) training course for earned college
credits.
In cooperation with BROWARD
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Criminal Justice Institute, any graduate
completing the International Academy of Polygraph training program will
be eligible for (19) credit hours to be applied toward further
educational goals, including the attainment of an Associate degree.
In addition, INTERNATIONAL
ACADEMY of POLYGRAPH's curriculum and training format is
presently being considered by a Miami post graduate learning
institution for adoption into its scholastic roster and for approval of
earned credit hours toward a four year college degree.
REFRESHER & ADVANCED TRAINING COURSES
The Academy offers advanced
training in the fields of:
Interviewing
& Interrogation
Chart Analysis & Countermeasures
Numerical Scoring of Charts
Post Conviction Sex Offender Testing
These courses are open
only to those individuals who have already completed Polygraph
training.
For
scheduling dates, please contact the Administrator’s Office
DECEPTION CONTROL
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF POLYGRAPH
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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
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A. STANDARDS:
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Both study facilities and course curriculum have been
recognized by the American Polygraph Association, and accredited by
the State of Florida. Ultra modern facilities are equipped with video
monitoring/taping capabilities for effective teaching and student
study aids.
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B. ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
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Each applicant must be of verified good reputation and
meet one of the following:
1. Sworn member, either active or
former, of a federal, state or local law enforcement agency
2. Completion of 60 semester hours of college
(certified copy of transcript is required)
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C. COURSE DURATION:
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Ten week program: (8) week on-campus training and
off-campus practicum of thirty (30) polygraph charts
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D. FEE:
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Course fee is $5000.00 which covers all teaching
manuals, instruction and lab supplies. Tuition must be paid in full
by the first day of class, unless otherwise approved by the
Administrator's Office. A $750.00 non-refundable registration fee is
required with each completed application. This fee will be applied to
the tuition upon applicant's acceptance and entrance into the
Academy.
Tuition for this course qualifies for
2nd Dollar Funding in the State of Florida.
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E. COMPLETION:
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A Certificate of Completion will be presented to each
graduate upon successful completion of the course. In addition, each
graduate will be extended an opportunity to qualify for the American
Polygraph Association membership.
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CLASS HOUR ASSIGNMENTS
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BLOCK #
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SUBJECT
MATTER
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IAP HOURS REQUIRED
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1.
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History & Development
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8
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2.
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Mechanics of Instrument Operation
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30
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3.
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Maintenance & Calibration
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16
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4.
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Physiology
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32
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5.
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Psychology
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32
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6.
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Polygraph Techniques
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80
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7.
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Test Question Formulation
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40
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8.
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Interviewing & Interrogation Procedures
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32
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9.
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Research - Validity/Reliability
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8
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10.
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Chart Analysis
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48
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11.
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Polygraph Skills
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60
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12.
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Ethical & Legal Aspects
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14
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TOTAL
in-class HOURS...........
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320
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Additional 30 polygraph charts
(off-campus), submitted to the Academy for evaluation, will be
required to fulfill total scholastic hours
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TOTAL
Accredited scholastic hours ............
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400
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INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY of POLYGRAPH is:
- Accredited by
the American Polygraph Association
- Accredited by
the Florida Polygraph Association
- Approved by the
American Association of Police Polygraphers
- Approved
by the Texas Association of Polygraph Examiners
- Recognized by
the Veterans Administration
IINFORMATION BULLETIN for PROSPECTIVE
STUDENTS
School Calendar - Class Dates
2009
- 2010 In Class STUDY SCHEDULE
______________2009______________
January 19
July 20
______________2010______________
Febuary 1
July 19
DISMISSAL/SUSPENSION
and RE-ADMISSION POLICY
Attendance policy: The student must be physically present at the
school facility for not less than 90% of actual classroom instruction
time. Remediation is required for missed hours.
Excusal from class: A student may be excused from class for reasons of
illness, family emergency or court testimony. Excusal must be
approved in advance by the Director who will schedule when remedial
action for the training deficit will be scheduled.
Dismissal: A
student will be dismissed from the course due to scholastic failure or
consistent absence.
Suspension: The Academy has no provision for
suspension.
Re-admission: The student will be
required to prepare a letter to the Director explaining his/her reason
for seeking re-admission, and indicating the corrective action taken in
order to re-qualify for admission.
REFUND POLICY
If
a student fails to complete the course, tuition (excluding the non-
refundable registration fee) will be refunded as follows:
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Withdrawal during the first week of class ..............
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90%
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Withdrawal during the second week of class .........
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55%
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Withdrawal during the third week of class .............
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30%
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Withdrawal after the third week of class
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0%
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GRADUATION POLICY
The INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY of
POLYGRAPH takes pride in aligning itself with a superlative caliber
of instructional staff and faculty, as well as a comprehensive
curriculum which is its teaching foundation. This winning training
philosophy has been most evident through the years in the consistency
of high test scoring of the Academy’s students while in training, and
in the superior performance they demonstrate as they administer
examinations in the public and private sectors, following
graduation.
To achieve these goals, the INTERNATIONAL
ACADEMY of POLYGRAPH’s criteria for evaluating graduation status is
as follows:
Each student must pass examinations
in History, Psychology, Physiology, and Instrumentation with a minimum
grade of 70%. Additionally, the Final Examination Parts #1 and #2
must also be passed with a minimum grade of 70%.
The Cumulative totals of all
examinations taken during Training must not average less than 70%.
Each student must also have been
present in class Attendance for a minimum of 90% of class hours (7
weeks total) and have completed a minimum of 60 minutes in chart time.
LODGING
ARRANGEMENTS
To
assist students with lodging arrangements, the International Academy of
Polygraph has secured the aid of STRESS FREE CORPORATE HOUSING,
a local firm specializing in short term lodging arrangements for
both law enforcement and private entity students. Students will
be lodged within driving distance of 10-15 minutes from the Academy.
Although this
information is being made available through the Academy, it is the
individual student's responsibility to secure the necessary
arrangements directly with Stress Free Corporate Housing.
For
rates and accommodation details, please contact:
Deron Haller
Town Place Suites by
Marriott,
3100 Prospect Road, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel: 561.869.8503
Or
Kelly Newhouse, Assistant Account Executive
STRESS FREE CORPORATE HOUSING
Tel: 954-436-1050 ext.# 105
Fax: 954-436-1779
Email: ddavis@staystressfree.com
Email: knewhouse@staystressfree.com
Rates
are based on a 8 week inclusive stay and are subject to state and county
taxes (11% total) - will be waived if proper
Florida tax exemption information is provided to the hotel.
The Academy and its training faculty
subscribe to the highest caliber of professionalism and proficiency,
and dedicated to this mission, the Academy in turn infuses its
graduates with this philosophy.
● To download an application CLICK
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Serving
the Nation
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1835 South
Perimeter Road
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Suite 125
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Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33309
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Phone:
(954) 771-6900 ♦ Fax: (954) 776-7687
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E-mail:
mailto:iap@deception.com
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On the Web
at: http://www.deception.com/
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