PEAI (Polygraph Examiners Association International) is a self-regulated,
Non-profit Organization established in January 2019 to create a community of polygraph
examiners with high standards of practice. PEAI places ethics above all else.
PEAI aims to create a community of like-minded individuals. It strives for the development and
betterment of members through processes like formal training, providing content for self
development and creating opportunity for the exchanging of ideas and learning. It also aims to
ensure positive Customer experience through adherence to International standards of practice,
member integrity and transparency.
The organization hopes to grow momentum in the industry and together with partnered institutions
initiate a qualification framework specifically aligned with the African context of polygraph
examinations.
Polygraph Best Practices
Polygraphy is continually evolving through constant research and study. At PEAI, we take pride in ensuring that our members are exposed and alerted to the latest developments in our profession. This should allow for consistent testing results as the use of up to date techniques, scoring methodologies and interview and questioning protocols being applied across the membership base.
Training
Constant development is a priority at PEAI, and for that reason it has very close ties with reputable polygraph training institutions, both locally and internationally. Member CPD progress is tracked and recorded, again ensuring that our members are informed, educated and prepared at all times.
Verified Members
All members are audited annually to ensure standards are maintained.
Community
Members of PEAI have the luxury of a pool of polygraph examiners active in the marketplace upon whom they can call for brainstorming with like-minded professionals and draw from vast levels of experience. PEAI is also fully supported by a leading Training Provider in the industry. This should instill confidence in the minds of existing and potential customers that our members are equipped with the best skillset and toolkit to deliver a world class service.
The team that makes it all happen.
Equipment Minimums
A valid polygraph requires that the polygraph examiner conducts the examination with the following, functioning, equipment: A seat Sensor, A set of pneumographs, A cardio-cuff, E.D.A’s (Electrodermal activity sensors), Proceedings should be video – and audio recorded.
Examination Maximums
PEAI members should adhere to the following rules in terms of the maximum number of tests conducted in a 24-hour period: Maximum number of tests = 7, Advisable number of tests = 5.
Testing Venue Guidelines
Suitable lighting and ventilation, a sturdy table, 2 solid chairs, one of which should preferably not have seat padding.
Examination Requirements
Written consent from the Examinee A STIM (Stimulation) test must be completed A valid polygraph technique and scoring techniques to be applied Technique depending, a minimum number of 3 and a maximum number of 5 charts have to be run in order to gather sufficient data for analysis.
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