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APA MAGAZINE
The Magazine for the Polygraph Professional
March/April 2011
Helping members head
Volume 44,2
in the right direction
Mentoring, p. 15
Training - 2011 Seminar, p. 26
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Contents
Contributors to this issue
Robbie Bennett
Barry Cushman
Kathy Fuller
Membership News
Nate Gordon
Mike Gougler
Joe Levesque 5 APA Board of Directors
Vickie T. Murphy-Carr 6 Applicants for APA Membership
Raymond Nelson 7 APA Upgrades to Full Member
Marty Oelrich 7 Certificate of Advanced & Specialized Training
Jimmy Padgett 9 In Memoriam
Pam Shaw 10 Important Notice - 2011 Elections & Electronic Voting
Bill Teigen 11 Announcements
Joseph L. Thomas, III 12 A Notice from the Awards Committee
13 Membership Address Update Form
Deadlines 14 APA Mentorship Program Application
41 Application for Certificate of Advanced & Specialized
This issue closed on March 15, 2011. Training
Deadline for May/June, 2011
issue is
June 7, 2011.
Training & Seminars
Submission of Articles
The APA Magazine is published 19 Polygraph Examiner Training Schedule
21 Upcoming Seminars
by the American Polygraph
22 APA 46th Annual Seminar/Workshop - Registration
Association. The mere publication
Form
of an article, new item, or notice
23 TX Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemption Certificate
in this Magazine does not 26 APA 46th Annual Seminar Schedule
constitute an endorsement by the 42 Polygraph Schools Accredited by the APA
American Polygraph Association.
Adverstising and Editorial address
is APA Editor, P.O. Box 10411,
Fort Jackson, SC 29207, USA. From the Board
Subscription address is: APA,
P.O. Box 8037, Chattanooga, TN
32 Letter of Public Censure
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Submission of polygraph-related
newspaper articles should be
sent to: Don Krapohl, P.O.
Box 10411, Fort Jackson, SC
29207 or [email protected].
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APA
Editor’s Corner
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Donald J. Krapohl
2010-2011
First, please welcome Mr. Bill Gary
to the APA Board of Directors.
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Bill was appointed by President
Nate Gordon to fill Jimmy
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Padgett’s remaining term as VP
Nathan J. Gordon Michael Gougler
Government. You may know Bill
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from his presentations around
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Lago Vista, TX 78645
the country for the past several [email protected] [email protected]
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years. Bill will be picking up all
of Jimmy Padgett’s committees,
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President - Elect Director
and moving them forward. We
Pam Shaw Ray Nelson
appreciate Bill answering the r
EKU, Funderburk Building [email protected]
Association’s call. Thanks also go s
521 Lancaster Avenue
to Jimmy Padgett for his service, Richmond, KY 40475 h
especially his work with the [email protected] Director
mentoring program. Marty Oelrich i
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[email protected]
At this writing there are still plenty Chairman of the Board

of opportunities for members Daniel E. Sosnowski
1069 Jamerson Road Director N
to run for Board positions. If you
Marietta, GA 30066 Chuck Slupski
thought you might want to give it
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[email protected] P.O. Box 686
a try, this could be the year. It’s
Morrow, GA 30260
easier than ever to get on the w
[email protected]
ballot and to communicate your Vice President –
message to members. If you Government s
want to shape the direction of the Bill Gary Ex Officio Members
Association, and the profession, NCCA
consider running for APA office. 7540 Pickens Ave.
National Office Manager
Ft. Jackson, SC 29207
With elections coming up, please [email protected] Robbie Bennett
P.O. Box 8037
ensure your email address is
Chattanooga, TN 37414-0037
correct at the National Office.
Vice President – Private [email protected]
In a test run last February about
Bill Teigen
one-fourth of the APA’s email list
P.O. Box 820003
bounced back for a variety of Dallas, TX 75382 Treasurer
reasons. Was yours one of them? [email protected] Chad Russell
It might make sense to check with 252 Helmsdale Drive
Henderson, NV 89104
the National Office (manager@
Vice President – [email protected]
polygraph.org). Things to consider:
Law Enforcement
the APA does not make its email
list available to third parties; the Barry Cushman General Counsel
c/o PPD
APA will come to rely more on Gordon L. Vaughan, Esq.
109 Middle Street
the immediacy offered by email Vaughan & DeMuro
Portland, ME 04101
to notify members of publication 111 S. Tejon St., Suite 410
[email protected]
releases, urgent legislative notices, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2245
[email protected]
elections, job postings, and other
important matters, and; electronic Secretary
communication will save the Vickie T. Murphy-Carr Editor-in-Chief
Association thousands of dollars 8424 Veterans Highway, Suite 3 Donald J. Krapohl
Millersville, MD 21108-0458
each year over standard mailings. P.O. Box 10411
[email protected]
Ft. Jackson, SC 29207
[email protected]
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Applicants for APA Membership
Maria A. Ajanel Guatemala, Guatemala
Gabriela Alvarez Guatemala, Guatemala
Jonathan Amsel Ramat Gan, Israel
Dario Aquino Asunción, Paraguay
s Carlos M.E. Arias Asunción, Paraguay
Elizma Atkins Molteno, South Africa
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Dirce M. Avalos Asunción, Paraguay
Christopher D. Ball Henderson, North Carolina
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Alida M. Barber Garsfontein, South Africa
N Karin V. Battle Falls Church, Virginia
Calvin T. Bowden Walker, Louisiana
Jairwil Bustos Bogotá, Colombia
p Alan M. Camacho Juárez, Mexico
Claudia G. Casas Sinaloa, Mexico
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Jose D. Custodio Guatemala, Guatemala
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Carlos E. Davila Guatemala, Guatemala
s Charles K. Decorte, Sr. Destrehan, Louisiana
Fabiano Diaz Cali, Colombia
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Ivanna Di Chiara Guatemala, Guatemala
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Bruce W. Doras Miami, Florida
b Kevin P. Ducote Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Carlos A. Dure Asunción, Paraguay
m George Ferreira Galway, Ireland
Michael L. Floyd Wheat Ridge, Colorado
e Mirla K. Garcia Guatemala, Guatemala
Veronica Garcia Lima, Peru
M Michael G. Garrett Washington, Dc
Jakobus Gibson Kzn, South Africa
Walter D. Goncalvez Asunción, Paraguay
Gloria A. Graham Jacksonville, Florida
Todd G. Hay Prescott, Arizona
Hugo A. Irala Asunción, Paraguay
Ria Joubert Hatfield, South Africa
Tiana A. Kostic Hamden, Connecticut
April J. Lee Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Gerald R. Lincoln, Jr. Dixmont, Maine
William D. Logan Lake Charles, Louisiana
Juan M. Lopez Asunción, Paraguay
Wilfredo Mejia Bogotá, Colombia
Eldad Mizrachi Ramat Gan, Israel
Hernan D. Monsalve Medellín, Colombia
Rocio Montalvan Cuauhtemoc, Mexico
William L. Moore Cheyenne, Wyoming
Elma M. Morales Guatemala, Guatemala
Manuel G. Morales Villa Nueva, Guatemala
Manuel O. Morales Guatemala, Guatemala
Yanire B. Morales Chiapas, Mexico
Ana K. Munoz Chiapas, Mexico
Danielle L. Murphy Lewiston, Maine
Huberht A. Novoa Bogotá, Colombia
Emilia A. Ortiz Guatemala, Guatemala
Woodrow L. Overton, Jr. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Yahaira M. Pantoja Bogotá, Colombia
Malfred O. Perez Guatemala, Guatemala
Steven M. Perez Weston, Florida
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Applicants for APA Membership
William T. Petoskey Columbia, South Carolina
Carlos R. Pimentel Lima, Peru
Oscar A. Ramos Asunción, Paraguay
Mariana Rios Mexico City, Mexico
Nancy L. Rodas Guatemala, Guatemala M
Tania P. Ramirez Guatemala, Guatemala
Luis E. Rosales Villa Nueva, Guatemala
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Adriana Sanchez San Jose, Costa Rica
Jimena Santillan Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico m
Thomas Scanzano Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Youri Schillinger Brussels, Belgium
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Angela S. Sieling Hatfield, South Africa
Edgar S. Silva Asunción, Paraguay e
Russell S. Strasser New York, New York
Antonio V. Suarez-Barrio Lampasas, Texas r
Jose A. Suarez Guayaquil, Ecuador s
Shaul N. Toledano Haifa, Israel h
Alex P. Torres Quito, Ecuador
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Lee R. Tubbesing Columbia, Missouri
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Cindy K. Vargas San José, Costa Rica
Sibverio Velazquez Asunción, Paraguay
James C. Walters Port Neches, Texas N
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APA Upgrades to Full Member
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Maria C. Angel-Botero
Kevin M. Bowling
Olivier M. Beullens
Kip P. Kieso
Nigel Lange
David E. Poston
Kelley Whaley
Certificate of Advanced & Specialized
Training
Richard W. Gora
Jeffrey S. Lee
Thomas Luke
John Pickup
Mark S. Purcell
Daniel W. Thaw
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Editor’s Corner
(cont’d)
Marty Oelrich has
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copies of all issues of
Accredited by the American Polygraph Association the journal Polygraph
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Recognized by the American Association of Police Polygraphists through 2010, which
N Recognized by the National Polygraph Association are now available
Approved by the Texas Board of Polygraph Examiners for download to all
Approved by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education members in good
p standing. These
articles were scanned
i Thomas M. Kelly, MA Michael B. Lynch, MPA and assembled by Dr.
h Bachelor of Arts – Social Science, 1973 Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice, 1974 Andrew Dollins, who
Master of Arts – Forensic Psychophysiology, 2002 Master of Public Administration, 1989
s Mr. Kelly has more than thirty years experience Mr. Lynch has been a polygraph examiner made the complete
collection available to
r in law enforcement. At the time of his retirement, since 1974. He has taught in under graduate
e he was the lead polygraph examiner for the Los and graduate programs at state universities. He the APA at no charge.
Angeles field division of the United States Drug is a Past-President of the California Association Rather than accept a
b Enforcement Administration. He has conducted of Polygraph Examiners and has published in token of appreciation
polygraph examinations worldwide. polygraph journals and publications. by the APA Board, Dr.
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Robert Parkinson, BS, D.C. Candace D. Elder, AA, LPT to make a donation to
e Bachelor of Science - Psychology, 1987 Associate of Arts Degree - Psychology, 1992 the American Cancer
Bachelor of Science - Biology, 1990 Ms. Elder has been a polygraph examiner since
Society, which the
Doctor of Chiropractic - 1991 1999. She is APA certified as a Post-Conviction
M Dr. Parkinson has taught physical sciences Sex Offender examiner and is a Licensed APA did. The APA is
on college campuses in the United States and in Psychiatric Technician. She has presented grateful to Dr. Dollins
South America for the US State Department. He PCSOT protocol before professional associations for his thoughtful
has authored a course in DNA. and groups. contribution to the
Association.
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In Memoriam
NORMAN E. ROBBINS
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Norman E. “Robby” Robbins, 82, of Fayetteville, PA, died on Friday, January 14, 2011 in the Village of
Laurel Run, Adams County. Born on October 30, 1928 in Copan, OK, he was a son of the late William e
E. Robbins and Gertrude Ruby Garrison Robbins. He was the widower of Thea Lindner Robbins, who
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preceded him in death in August of 2001.
An alumnus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Norm graduated from polygraph school in b
September 1961, and retired a warrant officer and polygraph examiner with the U.S. Army Criminal
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Investigation Division. After military service, he became a U.S. Postal Inspector in Washington, DC,
ultimately becoming the USPIS Polygraph Program Manager. Norman was a former member of the
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National Association of Retired Postal Inspectors and the American Polygraph Association.
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Surviving are two sons, Norman E. “Butch” Robbins Jr. (and wife, Pamela) of Lincoln, NE and Ervin L.
Robbins of Omaha, NE; a sister, Anna V. Slinkard (and husband, Danny) of Coffeyville, KS; sister-in- i
law, Carol Robbins of Bartlesville, OK; four grandchildren; Kimberly Minchew, Will, Jessica and David p
Robbins and four great grandchildren; Logan and Camden Minchew, Kurt Taylor, and Blake Layton.

Aside from his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother Leonard L., a son, Leonard, and a grandson,
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Erich L. Robbins.
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A memorial service was held on January 20, 2011 in the chapel of the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and
Cremation Center, with Pastor Kenneth R.W. Reid officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions w
may be made to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 2325 Country Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202;
or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.
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RICHARD W. INMAN
It is with great sadness that the APA announces the passing of RICHARD W. INMAN on February 18,
2011, Tierra Verde, Florida, at the age of 82.
He was a Charter member of the APA.
His father owned Associated Research, Inc., (which is now known as Stoelting.) His father died during
1960, at which time, Richard W. Inman became President of Associated Research, Inc.
JOHN J. CARRUTHERS
The APA regrets to inform its members of the passing of JOHN J. CARRUTHERS on March 12, 2011.
He was 71 years of age.
He had been an APA member since May 16, 1985.
Mr. Carruthers graduated from the Southwest School of Polygraph, Houston, Texas on July 20, 1977.
He was retired from the Texas Department of Corrections in Huntsville, Texas.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
2011 Elections and Electronic Voting
The 2011 elections will be conducted via electronic voting, as determined by
membership at the 2010 American Polygraph Association (APA) Seminar.
s According the APA By-Laws (updated through September 18, 2010), “Any member qualified under Division
w V of the By Laws to hold APA elected office may have his or her name appear on the ballot if nominated by
at least one voting member of the Association. A voting member may self-nominate.” Nominations and self-
e nominations must be sent to the APA National Office or via email to the National Office Manager Robbie
Bennett at: [email protected]. Any form of written communication (e.g., electronic, facsimile, etc.) is
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acceptable, provided the communication can be authenticated, if necessary, as that of a voting member. The
offices open for election include:

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President Elect
i Vice President Government
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Vice President Private
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Director 3
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Secretary
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b All nominations must be received no later than May 1, 2011.
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Nominations received after May 1, 2011 will not be included in the electronic ballot. Nominees should submit
a packet which includes a cover letter and a statement of up to 500 words regarding their goals for the office
e in which they seek election. The statement will be attached to the electronic ballot. The dates for the electronic
elections are as follow:
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June 1, 2011 The electronic ballot will open. The ballot will remain open for seven calendar days.
Please note that your login will be your last name and your password will be your
membership ID number.
Your membership number is provided on the mailing label of this magazine.
June 7, 2011 The electronic ballot will close.
Instructions regarding accessing the ballot will be sent to you via email the week prior to the ballot opening.
This email will also include the website link you will need to visit in order to access the electronic ballot. Do not
delete this email. If you do not have an email address on file with the APA National Office you will not receive
this message. Please contact Robbie Bennett at [email protected] or by phone at [phone] if your
email address is not on file. Though you do not need an email address to vote, your email address will be used
for correspondence and instructions regarding the voting process.

The candidates will be notified within 48 hours of the close of the election. The results will then be published
on both the public and private portion of the website. The vote count will only be published on the private
portion of the website. If no candidate for a given office wins 50% of the vote for the office, a runoff election will
be conducted two weeks after the close of the first ballot. The dates for the runoff election, if necessary, will be:

June 21, 2011 The electronic ballot will open. The ballot will remain open for seven calendar days.

June 27, 2011 The electronic ballot will close. The same procedures for notification will be followed
as describes above for the initial ballot.
If you have any questions regarding the electoral process or the electronic elections, please contact the
Electronic Elections Committee Chair, Marty Oelrich, at [email protected] or by telephone at (480) 577-
5355.
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