April 2025 CAPE (Colorado Association of Polygraph Examiners) Training

The Colorado Association of Polygraph Examiners (CAPE) is excited to announce our upcoming training event, generously hosted by the Montrose Police Department, this coming April 2025. Designed for both polygraph examiners and investigators, this training offers relevant, real-world content with the flexibility to attend in person or virtually.

📍 Event Details

Location: 434 S. 1st Street, Montrose, CODates: April 24 & 25, 2025Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (MST)

👥 Who Should Attend?

This training is open to:

• Law enforcement polygraph examiners

• Private polygraph examiners contracted by a law enforcement agency

Important: All attendees must register through the appropriate link below.

⚠️ Attendance Eligibility Breakdown

April 24 (In-Person Only):Attendance on April 24 is strictly limited to law enforcement polygraph examiners and contract examiners actively working with law enforcement agencies.

Private examiners or virtual attendees are not eligible to attend April 24 sessions.

April 25 (In-Person or Virtual):Training on April 25 is open to all qualified attendees, including private examiners and virtual participants. This day includes polygraph continuing education content applicable to a wide range of professionals.

📝 Registration

In-Person Registration:Register HereRequired for all CAPE members and those attending April 24. You must plan to attend both days.

Note: CAPE members will receive a CPE certificate for April 25, 2025, only.

Virtual Access (April 25 Only):Register for Virtual Access

• FREE for current (2025 dues-paid) CAPE Members

• $50 for Non-Members (virtual or in-person attendance on April 25 only)

🎓 April 25 – Polygraph Continuing Education (CE) Topics

• Comparative Overview of Test Formats

• Single-Issue Screening Tests for PCSOT & Employment

• Computer-Based Measurement Tools & Scoring Algorithms

• Expert Testimony: Navigating Daubert and Effective Courtroom Communication

🔍 Why Attend?

This dynamic training includes the Validated Interview Technique, developed from over 30 years of field experience. Attendees will:

• Learn advanced, psychologically grounded interview techniques

• Watch real interview footage to enhance practical application

• Gain tools for recognizing and managing sociopathic behavior

• Implement validated screening formats and techniques

• Improve courtroom testimony in alignment with Daubert standards

We encourage you to share this opportunity with your colleagues and professional networks. It’s an excellent chance to enhance your investigative and polygraph skill sets while staying current on validated methodologies.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there!