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Advanced Polygraphy for the Senior Examiner

40 hours

This course is specially designed for the examiner with at least one year of field experience. Open to both private and police examiners, students will elect one of two 8-hour educational tracks during the course based on their interests and assignment. Click the Learn More button for details. This course covers topics to refine existing skills and keep examiners up-to-date with the latest polygraph research and best practices. The content of this course is continuously updated to include state-of-the-art testing protocols and best business practices. Graduates will be certified as an Advanced (Private or Police) Polygraphist.

Tuition: $795 USD


Advanced PCSOT Course

40 hours

Open to both police and private examiners, this course is designed for polygraphists wishing to expand their knowledge base, refine their skill set, and enhance their expertise in the specialized field of Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT). The course content focuses on specific polygraph testing formats, latest research and best practices, psychopathology of sexual deviants, working with treatment providers and probation agents, and other issues regarding the testing and interviewing of sexual offenders. Graduates will be certified as an Advanced PCSOT Polygraphist.

Tuition: $795 USD


Polygraph for Internal Affairs Certification
40 hours

Designed for experienced examiners who are called upon to conduct tests related to Internal Affairs investigations. Topics include advanced testing and interviewing techniques (Inductive Interview System), psychopathology of renegade officers, and numerous case studies from the field. Graduates will be certified as a Police Internal Affairs Polygraphist.
Tuition: $795 USD


Tactical Polygraph for ICAC Investigations
40 hours

Designed for law enforcement examiners who are called upon to conduct tests related to Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) or other deviant sexual offense investigations. Topics include advanced testing protocols, interviewing techniques (Inductive Interview System), problems and challenges associated with Tactical Polygraph, psychopathology of sex offenders, model policies and best practices, and numerous case studies from the field. Graduates will be certified as a Tactical Polygraphist for ICAC Investigations.
Tuition: $795 USD


Police Dynamics Leadership Conference
40 hours

This Police Dynamics Leadership Conference couples the character-driven principles of Police Dynamics with John Maxwell's power-packed program, Developing the Leader Within YouFast-paced, relevant, and engaging, this conference prepares law enforcement leaders to prevail in the unique and challenging times in which we find ourselves and our profession.

Tuition: $750 USD


Police Dynamics Instructor Certification
40 hours

Based on a character-driven philosophy of policing, the Centurion Principles of Police Dynamics have provided guidance to over 15,000 law enforcement officers and government officials from around the world. Recent challenges facing the profession have emphasized the need for a new approach that reduces ethical failures, enhances police effectiveness, strengthens officer resiliency, improves morale, increases leadership capacity, and restores community trust.  Promoting the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, the program will help cast a new vision for your organization that clearly defines the standards of acceptable conduct, gives officers direction in the performance of their duties, provides guidelines for the exercise of discretion, and furnishes a blueprint for the future.

NOTE: This is an instructor certification (train-the-trainer) course. Graduates will be authorized to present the Police Dynamics Core program to their home agencies, utilize proprietary training materials including Powerpoint™ presentations and workbook manuals, and access online training resources for instructional development and design.

Tuition: $950 USD


Inductive Interview Certification
40 hours

Designed for any officer wishing to enhance their forensic interviewing skills. In our profession, "every contact is an interview," so this course is perfect for all officers, regardless of assignment, as well as attorneys and mental health providers. Topics include the "hexaphasic," non-linear Inductive Interview System, Why People Lie, Indicators of Guilt, the Ten Types of Lies and How to Spot Them, Specialized Induction Techniques, and numerous case studies from actual interviews.

Tuition: $850 USD


PCSOT Certification

40 hours

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Designed for examiners wishing to enter the specialized field of Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing, this one-week course covers best practices for PCSOT testing and psycho-pathology of sex offenders. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Polygraph Association PCSOT certification exam.

Tuition: $750 USD


Police Polygraph Certification
400 hours

Designed for those with no prior experience with polygraph, this 10-week comprehensive certification course is recognized by the American Association of Police Polygraphists. This is a dual certification course. Graduates will be designated as a Certified Police Polygraphist and a Certified Inductive Interviewer.
NOTE: This course is currently available on a contract basis only. Contact IPP at ray@policedynamics.com or 843 200-0800 if you are interested in bringing this course to your area.