It is the position of the South African Professional Polygraph Association that a polygraph examination, properly administered by a well trained and competent polygraph examiner, using validated testing principles and procedures, has a high degree of accuracy in detecting deception or otherwise determining the truthfulness of provided information SAPPA is a professional organization that promotes quality polygraph services to the society, to lead in the regulation and conduct of the profession, and to defend the profession so it can contribute in a positive way to the society it serves Why use a SAPPA member as your polygraph examiner