The Polygraph Institute

 PS – Thank you for all the support and taking the time to answer questions / give advice when needed. I’ve taken my PG education very seriously and do everything I can to continuously grow and improve. I’ve learned so much over the past 4-5 years, and just wanted to give you a sincere thank you for the outstanding education that you provided.
 
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I also wanted to tell you THANKS !   You prepared me very well to be a professional polygrapher.  I've spoken to a few others through the years and realized that what you taught was much more detailed. -2022 Critique from 2015 Student

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This course was excellent, across the board.  When compared to other schools it is plainly obvious that the Polygraph Institute is among the best in the world in how it approaches learning, what it teaches, and its particular focus on daily hands-on training and real-world application.  I feel very lucky to have attended this school, because I'm confident in the skills and knowledge that were shared, and I know it will make me a better examiner than I would be otherwise.  - Student 2022

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Congratulations to Chip Morgan for being given the Max Wastl award (2022) from the American Association of Police Polygraphists

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This is a very difficult and challenging course. I, like many of my classmates, were told how difficult the course was from other examiners before
arriving on day one. Our instuctor started the class by telling all of us we could all pass the class if we did not quit. This lowered my stress level from a 10 down to 1, and allowed me to settle down and start learning.  Student - 2021

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Having the experienced school director / instructor with ample real world experience was a great asset. The School Director’s constant factual anecdotes helped to put the polygraph material into perspective for the students. Outside reading, hands on time, interactive scoring, and in person discussions really helped to solidify the material. The instructor responded to email questions after hours.  This was immesnely helpful.  Student - 2020

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On behalf of Chairman Rick Figueroa and the Commission, I would like to congratulate you on your reappointment to the Polygraph Advisory Board.  At its meeting on December 20, 2019, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation reappointed you to the Department's Polygraph Advisory Board for a six-year term to expire on September 1, 2025. 

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Your Validated Interview course is superb.  This course is a clear method for theme development in an interview.  I have recommended it to our CID supervisor and to our training department. 2019.  Texas Sheriff's Deputy Jim L.

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Congratulate J. Patrick OBurke on finishing his Master's degree as a highest honors graduate in Criminology at Lamar University**

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Congratulations to Patrick OBurke on being named to the TDLR Advisory Board for polygraph! 

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"Ok Pat I have to brag about your training.  I have always considered myself pretty good at conducting interviews, but after your training I learned a new way to approach my interview/interrogations.  Prior to your class I had conducted a two and one half hour interview with a burglary suspect.  He was close to confessing but he would never come around full circle.  I decided to re-interview the suspect yesterday after completing your training.  Within 30 minutes the suspect not only confessed to three burglaries, but gave us information on several others in the area.  Your training really worked for me and I am thankful for what I learned in the course."    - James, 3 day Interview Student 

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"The training was excellent! Chip, both you and Patrick did a great job instructing and I really felt the class was one of the more beneficial classes I have taken in a long time. Thanks so much for the opportunity." - Student from Boise Interview Course

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“Bobby told me he called and talked to you about my recent polygraph. My department has never before solved a murder using polygraph techniques, much less a cold case homicide. I conducted the polygraph just as you taught me. Bobby and I are making a lot of cases using those techniques. Our department finally understands the importance of having a polygraph system in place. We were able to get a confession on this case with little to no physical evidence. Several investigators before us had interrogated the offender prior the polygraph. No one was able to make a dent in the case. Thanks again for everything you taught us. Also tell all your outside instructors thanks they are making a difference."    Student; Class of 2012