Who We Are
Wes Burns, MPA ~ Wes earned his Master's Degree in Public Administration from Seattle University. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Redlands, which included emphases in psychology, sociology, and economics. He is also an alumnus of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and holds the Life Loyal Sinfonian distinction.
With over 13 years of distinguished service as a law enforcement officer and detective before transitioning to a full-time private polygrapher, Wes has conducted thousands of interviews and polygraph examinations. While seasoned in pre-employment and criminal-specific exams, Wes has extensive experience in testing on sex-related issues in a clinical setting, in support of treatment and recovery. Wes completes annual Continuing Education to maintain full memberships in the American Polygraph Association (APA), American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP), and the Arizona Polygraph Association (AZPA).
Wes is also a decorated U.S. Armed Forces Veteran and served in both enlisted and commissioned capacities before retiring with nearly 23 years of service. He remains active in the veteran's community and maintains memberships in the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (40 & 8), The Reserve Officer's Association, and the Military Officer's Association of America.
A 2002 graduate of Western Oregon State University's Polygraph School, under the direction of Stanley Abrams, Ph.D., Wes went on to intern under both law enforcement and private sector examiners.
Wes holds the following certifications and honors:
- AAPP Certified Forensic Law Enforcement Polygraph Examiner
- APA Certificate of Advanced & Specialized Training
- Paired Testing (Marin Protocol) Qualified
- Post Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT) Certified
- Co-recipient of the APA President's Award (2009)
- President, Arizona Polygraph Association (2011-2012)
- He is a Licensed Private Investigator in Arizona (Lic. #1620770), is a Licensed Polygraph Examiner in South Dakota (Lic. #143), and holds a Detection of Deception Examiner's License from North Dakota (Lic. #D-00049).