About PEAK

The PEAK Credibility Assessment Training Center (CATC) is accredited by the American Polygraph Association (APA) and recognized by the American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP)! PEAK is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lafayette Instrument Company.

At PEAK, we believe a school that values real world experience enriches the learning journey. We place value in the continuity of learning so the materials being taught persist in the mind of the learner well beyond surface levels of understanding and retention of the steps to conduct testing. Our students graduate with a deep understanding and comprehension of polygraph principles, so they are ready to excel as examiners from the day they complete the course. Our instructors are facilitators who help students learn through collaboration and self-discovery while guiding them to becoming polygraph professionals. Our cadre consists of experienced polygraph examiners with a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of polygraph, as well as extensive teaching experience and interview skills. In fact, many of our cadre are PEAK graduates themselves.

PEAK was founded by Ben Blalock, a giant in the polygraph profession specializing in polygraph training. Ben began his career as a polygraph examiner in 2005. He quickly became a leader in the field of polygraph through his research, writing, and teaching. Ben published his first article in the field of polygraph in 2008. He has since published over 30 articles and papers regarding best practices in polygraph. Ben also began teaching various polygraph subjects early in his career, becoming the director of the International Academy of Polygraph in 2009. In 2011, Ben became the director and chief instructor for Academy of Polygraph Science until 2016 when he teamed with Lafayette Instrument Company to open PEAK Credibility Assessment Training Center as the Director and Lead Instructor.

PEAK is consistently rated as a premier polygraph training program as indicated by testimonials and reviews from past students. To date, PEAK CATC has trained almost 300 polygraph examiners from all over the world through our basic polygraph examiner course. We have trained over 200 polygraph examiners in conducting Post Convicted Sexual Offender Testing, and we have proudly provided advanced training on various subjects to over 1000 polygraph examiners from all areas of the world.

At PEAK, we are a family. We support our students beyond the end of the course. Our cadre are available to our alumni throughout their career as polygraph examiners.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide governments (federal, state and local) and private individuals with the highest quality credibility assessment training and consulting services available. We will help our students utilize best practices and leading edge scientific procedures.

Our Vision

Benefit the credibility assessment profession and enhance security and safety worldwide.

Objectives

• Maintain the highest standards for credibility assessment education for credibility assessment professionals.
• Strengthen the overall standards, practices, and reliability of credibility assessment professionals.
• Promote the interests of professional credibility assessment associations involved in maintaining membership and providing training.
• To provide all eligible credibility assessment professionals with outstanding training and service.

Testimonials

It is important to seek training from someone you can trust. PEAK continually receives commendation and recognition from third party national and state associations. Take their word for it! PEAK provides top of the line training that will improve your skills. Be sure to view our Testimonials for more examples of how training from PEAK have benefited real examiners.

PEAK Apparel

PEAK has a storefront for selling PEAK-branded apparel and gifts. Be sure to visit the store and show your PEAK pride! Available in standard and alumni designs.