Catalog
Gazit
International Polygraph School
Catalog
Location: 29 Hamered Str. Industry Building
Tel Aviv, Israel
Phone: +972 3 5752488
American Polygraph Association (Accredited)
INTRODUCTION
Gazit International Polygraph School was founded with the objective and mission to provide quality polygraph
training to qualified, highly motivated persons, private and government. The school provides instruction and
training in polygraph sciences; affords the student the opportunity to develop and refine the knowledge and skills
necessary for successful accomplishment of polygraph examinations; and, tests students to ensure competence
before issuing a graduation diploma. Gazit training programs are accredited by the American Polygraph
Association.
FACULTY
Mordi Gazit – Director and senior Instructor. Mordi is a graduate in psychology from the Hebrew University in
Jerusalem.
Graduated at 1974 from the Israeli police polygraph school and as well was the director of that school. Served as
president of the Israeli Polygraph Examiners Association. In 2019 received the Leonard Keeler award from the
APA
Eldad Meron – Senior instructor, graduate of the Israeli government polygraph school
Jacob Friedlander – Psychologist and polygraph examiner. Psychology instructor.
Prof. Miguel Gladstein – Medical Doctor at the Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv. Instructor of physiology.
Adv. Igal Mor – Lawyer and polygraph examiner. Instructor of law and legal situation.
Pablo Maldonado - Polygraph examiner and instractor.
Meir Shir – Instructor. Polygraph examiner.
Adv. Irit Gazit – Lawyer and instructor of law.
The Gazit international Polygraph School reserves the right to use the services of additional professionals to
serve as instructors so their varying expertise can add to the educational process. All instructors making
presentations at the school meet or exceed instructor qualifications as established by the American Polygraph
Association.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
The Gazit International Polygraph School does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, or
disability. Consistent with availability of space, Gazit School is open to all qualified individuals. Qualified
individuals are those meeting or exceeding A – D below:
A. At least an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or written confirmation of
qualifications in the state or country in which the applicant intends to practice, unless a higher-level
degree is required for licensing in the State or Country in which the applicant intends to practice, in
which case the law shall prevail;
OR,
An applicable level of education required by the State or Country in which the applicant intends to
practice and at least fife years investigative experience confirmed in writing by the supervisor of the
applicant, unless a greater amount of investigative experience is required in the State or Country in
which the applicant intends to practice, in which case the greater amount shall prevail;
AND, all of the following:
B. Good moral character, documented by a professional reference when not sponsored by law
enforcement or government.
C. At least 24 years of age (waiver on case- by- case basis), unless the State or Country in which the
applicant intends to practice requires a higher minimum age, in which case the higher age will apply.
D. A sponsor who is funding the tuition and expenses, or tuition covered by the student himself.
The Director of Gazit School is responsible for establishment of the admission policy. Implementation of this
policy is the responsibility of school administrators and the faculty.
RE-ADMISSIONS POLICY
Students withdrawing or being dismissed from the basic polygraph examiner training program for academic or
administrative reasons, may re-apply for later training programs, and will be accepted if they meet the admissions
policy in effect at the time of re-application, depending on space available.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are generally Sunday-Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with up to two (2) Friday classes to facilitate
a 3– 4-day break about mid-course. If an unexpected closure occurs due to extraordinary conditions such as
inclement weather, students will be notified as soon as possible by phone. Scheduling of specific subject-matter
may change during the course. Classes are not normally held on the Israeli holidays.
BASIC POLYGRAPH EXAMINER TRAINING PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The Basic Polygraph Examiner Training Program offered by Gazit International Polygraph course is conducted
in accordance with requirements for basic polygraph training that were established by the American Polygraph
Association and ASTM International.
The Basic Polygraph Examiner Training Program has an overall objective of providing the graduating student
with the knowledge, skills, and ability, to professionally administer, and defend, polygraph examinations for
government, law enforcement, and private entities; in support of criminal and administrative investigations, and
pre employment/security examinations. The curriculum and instructional training methods utilized have been
developed by the Institute Director, and other Instructors, based on training/standards learned while attending
the Israeli National Polygraph Institute, as well as, conducting numerous polygraph examinations for various
law enforcement agencies, courts, and private attorneys. At Gazit, the curriculum remains current, based on all
case law and research regarding polygraph.
THE BASIC POLYGRAPH EXAMINER TRAINING PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:
Subject Matter Hours
History and Evolution of Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (Polygraph) 8 Mechanics of Instrument Operation 16
Test Question Construction 32
Polygraph Techniques 40
Pre-Test Interviews 32
Post-Test Interviews 8 Test Data Analysis (Chart Evaluation) 40
Countermeasures 8 Law and Human Rights 8 Ethics, Standards of Practice and APA Bylaws 4 Scientific Testing 8 Information
and Results Reporting 2 Psychology 20
Physiology 20
Practical Application of Mock Examinations 80
Director’s Discretionary Subjects (74 hours)
Quality Control Procedures 6
Preparing for Testimony 2
Testing with Interpreter 2
Exams/Performance Evaluations 24
Cort testifying 4
Professional Involvement – Membership opportunities 4
Other to facilitate student understanding and licensing requirements 32
TOTAL: 400
Modifications to the number of hours presented in each subject matter will be made for select students, consistent
with requirements of the American Polygraph Association and the ASTM, to assist students in meeting applicable
State and Country licensing requirements.
INDIVIDUAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
Introduction to the History and Evolution of Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (Polygraph): The student
will be able to identify those persons who made notable contributions to the early and contemporary history of lie
detection, and demonstrate knowledge of the evolution of polygraph instrumentation, polygraph techniques, test
data analysis; the development of professional polygraph associations; and alternate methods of detection of
deception.
Mechanics of Instrument Operation: The student will be able to perform a proper functionality check of polygraph
instrumentation and demonstrate: proper component placement, including primary and alternate locations;
positioning of the examinee; software operations for the polygraph instrument; acceptable data collection
practices; and, the use of standardized annotations on polygraph tests.
Test Question Construction: The student will be able to demonstrate, in writing, an effective working knowledge and the
ability to analyze case facts, select appropriate test target(s), and develop polygraph test questions for validated: single
issue, multi-facet diagnostic test techniques; and, test questions for single and multiple issue screening techniques.
Polygraph Techniques: The student will be able to demonstrate, in writing, a correct working knowledge of several
technique protocols, with at least one testing protocol shown to meet APA validation standards for evidentiary,
investigative, and screening examinations, as well as techniques known as supplemental to the validated
techniques. Emphasis is placed on the Federal Zone Comparison Technique, the Air Force Modified General
Question Technique, , the Law Enforcement Pre-employment Test, the Utah Comparison Question Technique,
Peak of Tension testing and the Concealed Information Test. The student will also demonstrate, in writing, a
correct working knowledge of the essential components of testing protocols; including the number of
presentations, number of tests, and question sequence rules.
Pre-Test Interviews: The student will be able to explain, in writing, professional pre-test procedures and the
rationale behind those procedures; and, verbally demonstrate the ability to conduct a free narrative, structured
or semi-structured interview to prepare the test subject for testing.
Post-Test Interviews: The student will be able to explain, in writing, professional post-test procedures and the
rationale for same; when test outcomes are deception indicated (significant response), no deception indicated (no
significant response), recognition indicated, no recognition indicated, and no opinion; plus, identify basic interview
approaches and demonstrate the process of post-test interviews for the various test outcomes.
Test Data Analysis (Chart Evaluation): The student will be able to demonstrate, in writing, an accurate working
knowledge of the physiological response patterns used in interpretation of polygraph data; an ability to identify
data suitable and not suitable for analysis; and, will analyze polygraph data using global analysis and validated
scoring systems known as the 3-position scale, the 7-position scale, and the Empirical Scoring System; including
the appropriate use of decision rules.
Countermeasures: The student will be able to describe, in writing, common types of countermeasure attempts and
counter-countermeasure efforts; and, identify atypical physiological records suggestive of countermeasure usage.
Law and Human Rights: The student will be able to demonstrate, in writing, a basic understanding of law and
human rights applicable to polygraph testing, including legislation and law in Israel and other countries.
Ethics, Standards of Practice and APA By-Laws of the American Polygraph Association: The student will
demonstrate, in writing, a correct understanding of the APA Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and By-Laws;
and, describe unethical practices of examiners from case studies of ethically questionable conduct.
Scientific Testing: The student will demonstrate, in writing, an accurate conceptual knowledge of sensitivity,
specificity, false positive errors, false negative errors and statistical significance in the application of these
concepts to diagnostic and screening tests; and, the ability to review research articles and explain their
methodological strengths and weaknesses.
Information and Results Reporting: The student will demonstrate, in writing, a correct understanding of necessary
information content and presentation of polygraph test results; and, complete at least one examination report of
a diagnostic exam and one examination report on a screening examination.
Psychology: The student will explain, in writing, the basic elements of human psychology and their applicability
to the science of polygraph testing; to include psychological theories, response theories, mechanics of arousal,
emotions, stress; and, elements of normal and abnormal behaviors in humans.
Physiology: The student will demonstrate, in writing, an accurate understanding of the cardiovascular system,
respiratory system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, integumentary and skeletal-muscular
systems, and pharmacology, as they relate to the polygraph data collected during polygraph examinations.
Practical Application of Mock Examinations: The student will demonstrate, in the laboratory, basic proficiency in
conducting at least three complete polygraph examinations, with at least one diagnostic and one screening
examination, under field-like conditions, during the conduct of at least ten laboratory sessions.
NO STUDENT
WILL CONDUCT AN ACTUAL FIELD POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION UNTIL THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY
GRADUATED FROM THE 400 – HOUR EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM.
Director’s Elective Subjects:
Quality Control Procedures: The student will demonstrate accurate knowledge concerning the conduct
of polygraph quality control procedures, and, will complete at least two quality control reviews.
Preparing for & Providing Testimony: The student will demonstrate an accurate understanding of
professional procedures in preparing for and providing expert witness testimony in court or at
administrative hearings.
Testing with Interpreter: The student will demonstrate professional practices associated with the
training of and utilization of interpreter services during the conduct of polygraph testing.
Testifying in court . The student will demonstrate his professional knowledge and ways to testify at court.
Professional Involvement – Membership Opportunities: The student will demonstrate a basic
understanding of professional organizations and membership requirements for the American Polygraph
Association and the relevant organizations of each country.
Other instruction to facilitate student understanding and to meet applicable licensing requirements.
Exams/Performance Evaluations: To graduate from the training program, the student will successfully
complete all written and three practical application examinations.
CURRICULUM CHANGES
Gazit School reserves the right to modify the curriculum consistent with the requirements of the American
Polygraph Association, the Israeli Polygraph Examiners Association,
RECRUITMENT AND ENROLLMENT POLICY
Gazit School maintains a website at www.gazit-poly.co.il advertises in professional journals,
and recruits students by participation in polygraph related seminars. Gazit School accepts
students that are sponsored by an organization, as private employment opportunities in the
polygraph profession in Israel or other countries.
Graduation from an APA accredited training program does NOT guarantee membership in the APA or other
professional organizations. Graduation from an APA accredited training program is only one of the membership
requirements for APA membership.
Prospective students may enroll at any time up to the actual commencement of the scheduled class by
submitting a completed enrollment agreement. Later enrollments are contingent upon requirements of the
American Polygraph Association and the ability of the Gazit School to facilitate make-up training. Decisions will
be made on a case by-case basis. All enrollments will be on a “space permitting” basis.
ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY
Gazit School will keep official records of the students’ progress during the course and will maintain examination
grades. Students are informed of their progress verbally, by periodic counseling sessions, and review of all
graded examinations. Students have the right to petition for access to student records.
The grading system used by Gazit School consists of percentiles between zero and 100. Students must obtain
at least a 75% on each of the written examinations and on the comprehensive final examination. Any examination
grade below 75% will be considered unsatisfactory. Students will receive additional training and will be re-tested
following receipt of an unsatisfactory grade. Students will be dismissed from the training program if they receive
an unsatisfactory grade on a re-test. Any student failing a third written examination, excluding those in Physiology
and Psychology, will be dismissed from the training program. The student may re-enroll in a later training
program.
ATTENDANCE – SUSPENSION - DISMISSAL POLICY
Students are expected to arrive on time for class with proper materials. Time lost due to late arrivals or early
departures will be appropriately recorded in attendance records. There will be no dismissal for tardiness if, at the
discretion of the Director, a reasonable explanation is offered. After three (3) incidents of unexcused tardiness,
the student may be dismissed from training.
Absence from any scheduled class without prior approval can be cause for termination. A total of three absences
will be excusable if, at the Director’s discretion, the student has a reasonable explanation. After a total of three
absences, the student may be dismissed.
The student must physically be present at the training facility for not less than 95% of actual classroom instruction
time, with remediation required for missed hours. Lost time must be made up within three weeks of the class
missed unless otherwise provided for by the Gazit School Director.
Students who are unable to continue classes for medical reasons, or severe personal problems will, at the
discretion of the Director, be permitted to take a leave of absence until they are able to return to class. Under
certain extenuating circumstances, a student may be allowed to finish missed portions of the program within a
12-month period from the initial start of the education and training program, pending APA approval.
Any student may be dismissed for violation of rules, regulations and policies of Gazit School, as set forth in Gazit
publications. A student also may be withdrawn from classes if he or she does not prepare sufficiently, neglects
assignments, or makes unsatisfactory progress. The Director, after consultation with all parties involved, makes
the final decision.
Instructors may temporarily suspend a student whose conduct is disruptive or unacceptable to the academic
setting. After appropriate counseling, students who demonstrate a genuine desire to learn and conform to Gazit
School standards of conduct, may be allowed to resume attendance. The Director will review each case and
decide upon re admittance.
A student is recorded as having terminated a program of study if more than seven (7) days on which the student’s
classes were held have passed since the last date of actual attendance at the school. However, if earlier written
notice of termination is received by Gazit School, termination is the date of receipt of the written notice.
CONDUCT POLICY
While enrolled, students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Acts of
dishonesty, or questionable moral turpitude, are grounds for dismissal. CHEATING, OR WILLFUL ASSISTANCE
TO ANOTHER CHEATING, WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENT BEING DISMISSED FROM THE TRAINING
PROGRAM. All students are expected to act maturely and are required to respect other students and faculty
members. Incidents of criminal activity, to include illegal possession of weapons or drugs are not allowed at any
time on the training site. Any violation of Gazit School policies may result in permanent dismissal, without the
option of attending at a later date.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate from the Basic Polygraph Examiner Training Program, students must successfully complete: 1) the
written performance examinations or their re-tests; 2) the attendance requirements; 3) a minimum of 3 complete
mock polygraph examinations; 4) an exit questionnaire, and, 5) satisfactory performance in the conduct of a Zone
Comparison examination, a Modified General Question Technique examination, and a Known Solution and
Searching Peak of Tension Test.
PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
Job placement assistance is limited to assisting the student in determining local licensing requirements and
where to obtain job related information for the polygraph profession.
PREVIOUS CREDITS
Credit for training from another institution will not be applied toward the completion of this training program
without expressed consent of the American Polygraph Association, the institution having provided the original
training and Gazit School. We do not guarantee transferability of our credits to another institution without written
agreement between that institution and ourselves.
REFUND POLICY
Within the first two weeks of a training program: A full refund of the tuition paid if: AIIP does not accept an
applicant; AIIP discontinues a course or program of instruction; or if the student withdraws and the sponsoring
agency requests a refund. The sponsoring agency may elect to train another student at a future scheduled
class in lieu of requesting a refund.
During the third, fourth and fifth weeks of a training program: A refund of fifty percent (50%) of the tuition should
a student withdraw or be dismissed from the training program for an academic reason; or, the sponsoring
agency may elect to train another student at a future scheduled class in lieu of the refund.
No refunds are available for those students dismissed from the training program due to a violation of the
Gazit School Conduct Policy.
There is no refund of the supplies/materials fee if the student withdraws or is terminated from the training
program. Training manuals remain the property of Gazit School until a student graduates.
STUDENT COMPLAINTS
Student complaints should be brought to the attention of the Gazit School Director in order to be resolved - either
personally, or by email (
direct complaints to the Instructor present, or the Operations Manager.
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition for the basic polygraph examiner-training program is 8000.00 $. An additional fee of 200.00 $ is assessed
for Gazit School provided training materials and a workbook that the graduating student maintains. Total due
before, the first day of scheduled training is 8000 $, unless other arrangements are made with the Gazit School
Director in advance. Gazit reserves the right to provide individual and group discounts on a case-by-case or
contractual basis.
The above tuition and fees do not include costs associated with meals, lodging, or transportation. Gazit School
can assist in finding lodging options in the area, some of which may offer individual students reduced lodging
rates.
The above tuition and fees also do not include any polygraph equipment. Gazit School works with several
polygraph manufacturers who sometimes offer polygraph equipment to Gazit School students at a substantial
discount. Ask about current discount offers during class.