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POLYGRAPH EXAMINER
License Description POLYGRAPH EXAMINER

A polygraph examiner is any person who purports to be able to detect deception or verify truth of statements through instrumentation or by means of a mechanical device. The device used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truth of statements must record visually, permanently, and simultaneously a person's cardiovascular pattern, respiratory or breathing pattern, electrodermal or galvanic skin response pattern as a minimum. (The use of devices not meeting the above requirements is prohibited by law.)

REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least twenty-one years of age, a citizen of the United States, of good moral character, free of conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude and meet education and experience requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a school of polygraph approved by the American Polygraph Association or the Board and one of the following:

BA degree

OR
Two years of college and five years criminal or counterintelligence or private investigative work.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Examination scheduled and administered by the Board approximately every six months.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Must renew by December 31 of each year and pay the renewal fee of $500.

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education.

RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER STATES:
None; non-residents must meet the requirements of this state.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Polygraph Association
Suite 408, Osborne Office Center
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(615) 892-3992
Licensing Agency
(No board is specified to oversee the license)
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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