BASIC TO INTERMEDIATE FINGERPRINT COMPARISON TECHNIQUES
Date/Time
9/18/2023 - 9/22/2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central
Event Type(s)
Training
Event Description
This 5-day, 40-hour course provides in depth information on
what friction ridge skin is, the history of discoveries made in the comparison of friction ridge skin, comparison methodologies, beginner and intermediate comparison concepts, and important terminology used in the ridgeology science. This course also discusses court testimony on latent print comparisons, early and famous court cases involving latent print examinations, along with practical exercises designed to reinforce the material and techniques presented. The exercises build the beginner examiner’s skills and reinforce the intermediate examiner’s skills through the course from looking for differences and tenprint comparisons to basic comparison techniques for latent finger and palm prints as well as orientation of friction ridge detail and enhancing difficult prints. This class is ideal for beginner tenprint and latent print examiners who are just starting out in the field or those examiners who want a refresher on the basics and some intermediate level comparisons. This course will provide the student with knowledge of the history behind the ridgeology science and a good introduction to comparing friction ridge skin. Lectures combined with a wide range of practical exercises designed to provide knowledge of the fundamentals supporting ridgeology science, basic to intermediate comparison techniques, and court testimony will be presented throughout this course.
This course has been approved for 40 hours of training credit towards certification/recertification by the IAI Latent Print Certification Board and the Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Board.
what friction ridge skin is, the history of discoveries made in the comparison of friction ridge skin, comparison methodologies, beginner and intermediate comparison concepts, and important terminology used in the ridgeology science. This course also discusses court testimony on latent print comparisons, early and famous court cases involving latent print examinations, along with practical exercises designed to reinforce the material and techniques presented. The exercises build the beginner examiner’s skills and reinforce the intermediate examiner’s skills through the course from looking for differences and tenprint comparisons to basic comparison techniques for latent finger and palm prints as well as orientation of friction ridge detail and enhancing difficult prints. This class is ideal for beginner tenprint and latent print examiners who are just starting out in the field or those examiners who want a refresher on the basics and some intermediate level comparisons. This course will provide the student with knowledge of the history behind the ridgeology science and a good introduction to comparing friction ridge skin. Lectures combined with a wide range of practical exercises designed to provide knowledge of the fundamentals supporting ridgeology science, basic to intermediate comparison techniques, and court testimony will be presented throughout this course.
This course has been approved for 40 hours of training credit towards certification/recertification by the IAI Latent Print Certification Board and the Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Board.
Location
Setting: In-Person
Forensic Pieces, Inc.
4400 Bayou Boulevard
Suite 30B
Pensacola, FL 32503
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Forensic Pieces, Inc.
4400 Bayou Boulevard
Suite 30B
Pensacola, FL 32503
click here for Google Maps
Contact Person
Crystal Merrell
(phone: 8503320141)
(phone: 8503320141)
Details
$695 Per Student
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:
Casual attire is suitable. Each student
must bring latent print comparison
magnifier(s) suitable for doing latent
print comparisons. Each student will
need to bring ridge counters.
Needle sharp ridge counters are
strongly discouraged, and it
is recommended that students bring
a pair of ridge counters that will not
penetrate skin nor damage latent
and/or inked prints. Students are also
encouraged to bring a flashlight or some
other small light source to aid in seeing
l atent prints in the various exercises.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a beginner to intermediate level
course, and is suitable for individuals that
are starting out in the field doing either
tenprint or latent print comparisons. Even
though this is considered a beginner to
i ntermediate level course, it is also
suitable for individuals who would like a
refresher on the history, basic latent print
comparison techniques and orientation
clues, and an overview of various topics
including court testimony, palm and foot
prints, and historic court cases involving
l atent prints. It is beneficial for those
wis hing to become certified Latent Print
Examiners or Tenprint Examiners.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:
Casual attire is suitable. Each student
must bring latent print comparison
magnifier(s) suitable for doing latent
print comparisons. Each student will
need to bring ridge counters.
Needle sharp ridge counters are
strongly discouraged, and it
is recommended that students bring
a pair of ridge counters that will not
penetrate skin nor damage latent
and/or inked prints. Students are also
encouraged to bring a flashlight or some
other small light source to aid in seeing
l atent prints in the various exercises.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a beginner to intermediate level
course, and is suitable for individuals that
are starting out in the field doing either
tenprint or latent print comparisons. Even
though this is considered a beginner to
i ntermediate level course, it is also
suitable for individuals who would like a
refresher on the history, basic latent print
comparison techniques and orientation
clues, and an overview of various topics
including court testimony, palm and foot
prints, and historic court cases involving
l atent prints. It is beneficial for those
wis hing to become certified Latent Print
Examiners or Tenprint Examiners.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:
Casual attire is suitable. Each student
must bring latent print comparison
magnifier(s) suitable for doing latent
print comparisons. Each student will
need to bring ridge counters.
Needle sharp ridge counters are
strongly discouraged, and it
is recommended that students bring
a pair of ridge counters that will not
penetrate skin nor damage latent
and/or inked prints. Students are also
encouraged to bring a flashlight or some
other small light source to aid in seeing
l atent prints in the various exercises.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a beginner to intermediate level
course, and is suitable for individuals that
are starting out in the field doing either
tenprint or latent print comparisons. Even
though this is considered a beginner to
i ntermediate level course, it is also
suitable for individuals who would like a
refresher on the history, basic latent print
comparison techniques and orientation
clues, and an overview of various topics
including court testimony, palm and foot
prints, and historic court cases involving
l atent prints. It is beneficial for those
wis hing to become certified Latent Print
Examiners or Tenprint Examiners.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:
Casual attire is suitable. Each student
must bring latent print comparison
magnifier(s) suitable for doing latent
print comparisons. Each student will
need to bring ridge counters.
Needle sharp ridge counters are
strongly discouraged, and it
is recommended that students bring
a pair of ridge counters that will not
penetrate skin nor damage latent
and/or inked prints. Students are also
encouraged to bring a flashlight or some
other small light source to aid in seeing
l atent prints in the various exercises.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a beginner to intermediate level
course, and is suitable for individuals that
are starting out in the field doing either
tenprint or latent print comparisons. Even
though this is considered a beginner to
i ntermediate level course, it is also
suitable for individuals who would like a
refresher on the history, basic latent print
comparison techniques and orientation
clues, and an overview of various topics
including court testimony, palm and foot
prints, and historic court cases involving
l atent prints. It is beneficial for those
wis hing to become certified Latent Print
Examiners or Tenprint Examiners.
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