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Welcome to Europolygraph.org
We warmly welcome professionals and experts from around the world in the Evaluation of the Credibility of Testimony, through the application of the polygraph as a diagnostic tool.
We especially salute members of the police, military, government, and private entities seeking specialized advice about our exciting profession.
The European Polygraph Association, also called Europolygraph, is a pioneering non-profit professional organization in Europe, with more than five hundred members spread over 35 countries and is currently considered the second industry association in the world for its relevance after the American APA.
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From this website, we encourage examiners and professionals of the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) to the development, training, and responsible exercise of the use of polygraph at a global level.
Europolygraph is made up of professionals who perform examinations using the most advanced technology, hardware & software, observing the ethical, legal, and scientific guarantees proposed by our statutes according to the specific needs of the workplace.
To become a full member of the European Polygraph Association, it is essential to prove that you have completed a training program in Forensic Psychophysiology certified by a recognized school, the content of which includes at least 400 hours of theoretical and practical training.
In addition, all members of Europolygraph have proven ethical and moral solvency by presenting an official certificate issued by the authorities of their country of origin.
As in other professions, our members must accredit continuing education through training and updating programs to remain current.
EuroPolygraph, has official EEC and International recognition since 2003, being registered in the Ministry of the Interior of Spain and the National Registry of Associations.
President of Europolygraph
José Antonio Fernández de Landa is a seminal figure in the field of polygraphy, not only within Spain but also on an international scale. As the founder and president of the European Polygraph Association (Europolygraph), he has been instrumental in setting standards and promoting the training of polygraph examiners across Europe and beyond. Under his leadership, Europolygraph has emerged as a key entity for the accreditation and professional training in polygraphy, advocating for quality and ethical practice in this discipline.
Beyond his role in Europolygraph, Fernández de Landa serves as the director of the European Polygraph Academy, where he has been a pioneer in educational innovation within polygraphy.
He has introduced and championed a blended learning model, combining online education with in-person sessions. This approach has enabled the academy to reach a wider audience, making specialized training in polygraphy accessible to students globally. The shift towards online teaching methodologies, especially significant during the pandemic, demonstrates his forward-thinking vision and commitment to expanding and modernizing polygraphy training.
His expertise and knowledge have been crucial in developing curricula and study programs that equip future polygraph examiners with the necessary skills, techniques, and ethical understanding required to perform their profession competently. The European Polygraph Academy, under his direction, is recognized for offering high-quality programs that incorporate the latest in polygraph technology and evidence-based practices.
Fernández de Landa’s contribution to polygraphy extends beyond his work in Spain. He has played a key role in introducing and advocating for the use of polygraphy in various countries, and his leadership in training and education in this field has significantly impacted the standardization of practices and has helped elevate the professional profile of polygraph examiners internationally. His efforts have solidified polygraphy as a valuable and reliable tool in credibility assessment and security investigations, thus contributing to the broader acceptance and recognition of this discipline worldwide.
The Voice of European Forensic Psychophysiology in Budapest: Our Institutional Presentation
Dear colleagues, students, and friends of the scientific community,
It is a true pleasure to share with you a fundamental milestone in the continued growth of our institution. From 18 to 21 May 2026, we had the honor of actively participating in The 3rd International Polygraph Conference in Budapest, a high-level event impeccably organized by the National Protective Service Bureau of Hungary.
This international conference not only established itself as an ideal forum for the exchange of critical experiences and cutting-edge methodologies with leading professionals from across Europe and the Americas, but also represented the perfect opportunity to reaffirm Europe’s role in the global development of credibility assessment.
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The video we present below was the central element of our institutional intervention in Budapest. In it, we condensed into 20 minutes the essence, structure, and values upheld by both the European Polygraph Association — Europolygraph — and the European Polygraph Academy — EPA.
Scientific Roots and European Sovereignty
It is often wrongly assumed that polygraphy is an exclusively North American legacy. In this presentation, we remind the world that, although subsequent engineering and standardization received strong momentum in America, the soul of our science is profoundly European. From Cesare Lombroso’s studies with the hydrosphygmograph to Angelo Mosso’s research on fear and physiological responses, experimental psychology and psychophysiology were born in our nineteenth-century universities and laboratories.
Today, we take up that historical legacy to defend an independent, ethical, rigorous practice adapted to the legal and cultural reality of our continent, always guaranteeing absolute respect for human rights and the dignity of the examinee.
A University-Level Educational Model
Professional authority is not improvised: it is studied and measured. For this reason, a substantial part of our presentation in Budapest focused on showing how we are transforming traditional operational skill into expert and scientific competence.
Through the video, you will be able to learn in detail about:
Our Hybrid and Distance-Learning Model: An educational structure based on advanced virtual campuses that allows active professionals to specialize without geographical barriers or rigid schedules.
The Academic Alliance with Sapientia University of Andorra: The development of our Master’s Degree in Credibility Assessment and Forensic Psychophysiology — EQF Level 7 — a 1,500-hour program that integrates the neurobiology of deception, strategic intelligence, and evidentiary law.
Continuing Education and Doctrinal Bibliography: The support of our Virtual Library and the five technical reference works that guide our more than 500 affiliated members in areas such as critical personnel screening, the resolution of relational conflicts, and protection against hybrid threats.
I invite you to watch this institutional presentation, which includes English subtitles to ensure maximum international dissemination. This audiovisual document is, ultimately, a declaration of intent: the reflection of an international community in constant expansion, united by rigor, discipline, and the unwavering pursuit of truth.
José A. LandaPresident of Europolygraph.orgDirector of the European Polygraph Academy — EPA
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Our Mission
Promoting and implementing the use and development of Scientific Truth Verification and Lie Detection, applying the polygraph technique.
Extend its application in Europe and abroad, using it as a highly credible investigation tool.
Embracing all European and International professionals who want to share their experiences in benefit of society and dedicated to establishing the truth.
We ambition to encourage cooperation with all the European Law Enforcement and Intelligence agencies in the application and use of accepted polygraph techniques to fight more effectively against terrorism and international crime.
Cooperating with worldwide polygraph associations and other professional bodies in matters of mutual interest and in benefit of the Forensic Psychophysiology field using the polygraph.
Developing the highest standards of competence in this profession, promoting and encouraging the forensic psychophysiology scientific research, through advanced training and updated techniques.
All members of the European Polygraph Association have graduated from a polygraph training program in an institute or school that is accredited by the European Polygraph Association, American Polygraph Association or any other recognized Polygraph Association.
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