Welcome to the North Carolina Polygraph Association Website

The North Carolina Polygraph Association is a 501c3 corporation dedicated to promoting the professionalism and integrity of the polygraph industry in the state of North Carolina. This website is the place to get up to date information on the North Carolina Polygraph Association. On our website you will find information about how to become a member, a members directory, an officers listing, our constitution, as well as up to date news and meeting information. If additional information is required, be sure to contact our officers, they would be more than happy to assist you.

NCPA Statement on COVID-19 (Novel-Coronavirus)

The NCPA issues the following statement in regard to testing during this period of social distancing. Please download our statement for more information.

Why should I join the NCPA?

There are many benefits to joining a local association, the NCPA for example. Read our pamphlet for more information specifically about the NCPA!

Continuing Education Approvals - View Courses

A listing of each course approved by the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board is available in our news section. New PPSB approval codes will be posted as soon as they are made available to the NCPA.

Annual Membership Renewal Fees ($50.00) are due January 1st

Annual membership dues need to be renewed each calendar year and cover January 1st thru December 31st of each year. Paid active members can attend spring and/or winter NCPA training without fee. A membership lapse of two years or more will require full re-application in order to renew your membership.

Current members please check the MEMBERS tab to ensure we have your correct contact information. Please email the NCPA secretary with needed changes as soon as possible.

As always, you can mail a check. Be certain to include the member's full name and organization somewhere on the check.

Please mail all checks to the NCPA secretary/treasurer, Martina Holmes at the
North Carolina Polygraph Association
c/o N.C. State Bureau of Investigation
PO Box 29500
Raleigh, NC 27626

Upcoming Meetings or Training

Tri-State Polygraph Seminar

Date: October 3 - 6, 2023

Location

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront Hotel
100 Charlotte Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Sign Up Online

Agenda

Tuesday October 3, 2023: 12:30-1:00 Registration; 1:00-4:00 Survived an Online Predator and Now Protecting Others - The Alicia Kozak Story– Alicia Kozakiewicz-Victims Advocate; 4:00-5:00 State Associations Business Meetings

Wednesday October 4, 2023: 9:00-12:00 CSAM Offenders and the Use of Tactical Polygraph – Michael Bourke, Ph.D., PLLC.; 12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own); 1:00-5:00 The Evolution of Sex Offender Testing/Sex Offender Testing Do’s & Don’ts – Dan Sosnowski, Master of Science in Detection of Deception from Reid College, former APA President/Chairman, President of SOS Polygraph Services

Thursday October 5, 2023: 9:00-1:00 Inside Their Mind: Understanding the Behavioral and Operational Characteristics of the Sex Offender– Troy Timmons. M.Ed., L.P.C., Licensed Sex Offender Therapist, Author of the book: "Mommy, Please Read This-The Facts About Child Sex Abuse"; 12:00-1:00 Working Lunch (lunch will be provided); Afternoon Group Activity: Sunset Cruise with Island Cruises, boarding at 5:30 p.m. (Provided by NCPA)

Friday October 6, 2023: 9:00-12:00 Inside Their Mind: Understanding the Behavioral and Operational Characteristics of the Sex Offender– Troy Timmons. M.Ed., L.P.C., Licensed Sex Offender Therapist, Author of the book: "Mommy, Please Read This-The Facts About Child Sex Abuse"

* Breakfast/Dinner will be the responsibility of each attendee, and coffee/tea/water will be available each day.

Hotel Information

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront seminar rate: $155 USD/night
Start Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 12:00pm
End Date: Friday, October 6, 2023 - 12:00pm
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Book your group rate for NC Polygraph Association Tri-State Conference

Florida Polygraph (FPA) Seminar

Date: November 15 - 20, 2023

The 2023 FPA Seminar is November 15-20 located in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

More information and Register online