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All-Ukrainian Association Polygraph examiners

About us

Public Organization the “Ukrainian Association of Polygraph Examiners” (UAPE)

Was established on November 11, 2014. The UAPE is the largest professional organization of Ukrainian polygraph examiners and one of the largest in Europe, based on the number of active members. We are the best in our field! In Ukraine, the profession of «Polygraph Examiner» has been official since 2010, when it was included in the National Classifier of Occupations. The UAPE Register of Polygraph Examiners includes over 300 specialists. Each of them is a member of our NGO and actively works in the profession. We have regional offices and provide high-quality services in conducting polygraph examinations and forensic expert assessments in all regions of Ukraine. The UAPE Forensic Expert Council consists of 14 certified forensic experts included in the state register. The UAPE Scientific and Methodological Council is made up of reputable, recognized scholars in the field of polygraphy.

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CORE VALUES AND MISSION:

  • Development of the “polygraph examiner” profession by providing quality training and education for new polygraph examiners, as well as professional resources for the continued growth of the current professionals through continued education and training;
  • Organize, lead and participate in scientific and practice-based events, including but not limited to round tables, seminars, and conferences, dedicated to or related to the most up-to-date training and information on advances in the polygraph profession;
  • Development, improvement and implementation of the latest technologies into practice of Ukrainian polygraph examiners;
  • Consulting, expert assistance and direct participation in the development of regulatory and legal support for the polygraph examiners’ practice;
  • Organization and administration of large group testing, including through use of teams of polygraph examiners, transfer of the testing to colleagues from other administrative districts and countries;
  • Popularization of polygraph profession in society, education of general populace on the subject of the actual purpose and benefits of polygraph testing, expansion of the customer base for polygraph examinations;
  • Addressing matters involving discreditation of the profession, violation of moral and ethical norms and violation of methodological requirements by unethical/dishonest examiners;
  • Protection of legal rights of polygraph examiners, investigation of unfounded allegations of misconduct, and necessary assistance in the event of such accusations.

History of creation

2014

Establishment of the UAPE

2015

The UAPE

and Odesa Mechnikov National University sign an agreement and commence preparation of polygraph examiners.

2016

The UAPE officially participates

in preparing procedures for conducting psychophysiological examination using polygraph by the Government Bureau of Investigations (GBI).

2017

The Government Standard of Ukraine GSTU 8692:2016

Polygraph. Technical Requirements” was implemented. The UAPE actively participated in the development of the aforementioned GSTU.

2018

The UAPE organizes

the largest event in history of European polygraph examination – 943 candidates for the GBI underwent polygraph testing. 2019 – The first in Ukraine professional textbook “Poligraphology” was published on the basis of UAPE practice and research.

2019

The first in Ukraine

professional textbook “Poligraphology” was published on the basis of UAPE practice and research.

2021

The UAPE participated

in administering polygraphs exams for the candidates for management position in the SAPO (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office).

2022

The UAPE introduced

first standard questionaries for individuals suspected of treason «Українське фільтраційне» (“Ukrainian Filtration”) and «Крот» (“Mole”).

2023

Based on UAPE

research and practice, a fist in Ukraine monograph “Methodology Of Detection Of Deception Through Polygraph Examinations” was written and published.

2024

The Government Standard of Ukraine GSTU 9266:2023

Polygraph. Forensic Psychological Examination. Use of Polygraph.” was implemented.

2025

Reorganization of the UAPE

through necessary changes. The UAPE confirms its status as the largest professional organization of polygraph examiners of Ukraine.

Over the past ten (10) years, in partnership with Odesa Mechnikov National University, the UAPE conducted eight (8) scientific and practice-based conferences and trained over 500 Ukrainian polygraph examiners.
Members of the UAPE have administered thousands of high-quality polygraph exams, performed hundreds of forensic psychological examinations using computerized polygraph.
The UAPE has branches in all regions of Ukraine.
Our polygraph examiners also work in majority of European countries, as well as outside Europe.
We will provide qualified polygraph testing of any level of complexity, including forensic psychological examinations using a polygraph, in a city of your choosing and involving any number of individuals requested.

UAPE MEMBERS’ QUALIFICATIONS:
• Have post-graduate degree as a polygraph examiner, obtained at a higher educational institution.
• In performing their work, the examiners strictly adhere to their chosen standardized methodology.
• Forensic phycological examinations are performed by using computerized polygraph and are conducted by certified forensic experts – members of the UAPE.

Our main difference from other organizations – QUALITY!

By choosing the UAPE – you chose professionalism, reliability and responsibility!

Відгуки членів асоціації

UAP – Ukrainian Association of Polygraph Examiners.
What is the role and unique value of UAP polygraph examiners in the business sector?
Today, businesses that want to protect their operations increasingly turn to polygraph examiners – not only to screen job candidates but also to assess current employees.
Is it effective? Yes. This approach helps prevent the hiring of insiders and serves as a proactive measure. It reinforces employees’ awareness that any violation of corporate interests will inevitably be uncovered. That awareness alone often deters misconduct and criminal behavior.
The polygraph services market includes various schools and testing methodologies. However, in practice, it is UAP examiners who most consistently and rigorously adhere to established standards and techniques.
Efficiency, professionalism, integrity – to the client, to the process, to the respondent, and to themselves. It’s not about the number of tests. It’s not about chasing profit. It’s about quality, accountability, precision, and results. That’s what defines UAP.
And that’s exactly why I am proud to be part of this organization.

Altukhov Oleksii

Altukhov Oleksii

AUAPE is a community that, first of all, unites people who adhere to moral and ethical principles, who are focused on high-quality performance of their work, who strive to grow professionally and personally, people who have a desire to contribute to a better future of Ukraine through their activities.

Levytska Inna

Levytska Inna

Polygraph examiner

For me, the All-Ukrainian Association of Polygraph Examiners is about professionalism, development and mutual assistance. It is about an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness and the desire for improvement. Here you can share knowledge and, if you need, receive supervision from colleagues. Communication here broadens professional horizons and unites same-minded people.

Pshegolinsky Kristina

Pshegolinsky Kristina

Polygraph examiner

UAPA (Ukrainian Association of Polygraph Examiners) is a synergy of professional instructors, outstanding scientists, and intelligent, highly moral specialists! Thanks to the training at UAPA, I acquired a new and fascinating profession that is undoubtedly extremely important and valuable in both business and government institutions, particularly in the defense sector. I am grateful for the opportunity to be among the best representatives of the polygraph examiner profession!

Sergiy Reva

Sergiy Reva

Polygraph examiner

I consider studying at the UPA polygraph courses and joining the UPA to be one of the most important and significant events in my life and professional career. In addition to interesting professional contacts, I received great support from my colleagues and found people with whom I share the same life values and priorities. The DPA is the largest professional association of polygraph examiners in Ukraine, its activities are based on professional ethics and humanity. The UPA is the most experienced organization in the training and education of polygraph examiners. The leadership is of great importance, because they are professionals, specialists of the highest rank, such as Tetiana Morozova, without whom it is difficult to imagine the development of polygraphy and the profession of polygraph examiner in Ukraine. Many thanks for your daily work and knowledge.

Stepan Savchyn

Stepan Savchyn

Polygraph examiner

Today, the Ukrainian Polygraph School is the largest and most powerful community of polygraph examiners in Ukraine. The development and constant improvement of the Ukrainian school of polygraph examination with its own developments, as well as extensive experience in all areas of polygraph application without exception and regular exchange of experience at scientific and practical conferences allow maintaining the qualifications of community members at the highest level. Among the members of the VAP are many scientists and practitioners, representatives of law enforcement agencies and businesses, owners of their own agencies and specialists working abroad. Strict adherence to the requirements of the approved methodology and impartial audit allow us to keep the qualifications of community members at a top level, a model for all others, so I am pleased to be part of the VAP community.

Volodymyr Kovalev

Volodymyr Kovalev

Polygraph examiner

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