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Advanced Latent Fingerprint
Recovery & Comparisons
The study of the recovery of latent
fingerprints from the scene of a crime is one of the most important avenues
of evidence recovery available to modern day law enforcement. A single
fingerprint properly recovered can make or break any important case.
Repeatedly the police and prosecutors have depended on that best evidence, a
Latent Fingerprint. Even more vital is the comparison of these recovered
Latent Fingerprints with known standards, thus making the case and putting
the criminal behind bars.
Training Goals and Objectives
This course will
explore the avenues of Latent Fingerprint Recovery, Comparison, and Court
Testimony. With emphasis on Latent Fingerprint processing techniques, Latent
Fingerprint recovery techniques, Latent Fingerprint recovery techniques
through photography and Latent Fingerprint comparisons with known standards.
Training Audience, Format, and Content
This course in will teach the general
procedures that apply to all types of latent fingerprint identification,
whether they are homicide, suicide, rape, burglary, robbery or arson.
This is an intermediate to advanced
skills development course designed for the law enforcement, crime scene
technicians, latent fingerprint examiners and investigators in the
comparison and recovery of latent fingerprint evidence.
This course is most successful when
taught and received with audiences of 24 officers or fewer, but has been
given in groups of 24 or more with successful reviews. The smaller groups
enable officers to have more direct dialog & contact with the instructors
and the other students.
The course is designed in a 4-day
format with each day involving the exploration of a different topic and
reinforced with actual hands on practical application learning. The course
is generally designed to run from 0800 to 1600 hours daily, but can be
manipulated for evenings and extended days as needed.
Session
40 Hours: 32 hour classroom / Hands-on instruction, w/ 8
hours of Off-Site Assignment
Daily content and course
schedule/agenda:
Day 1
Introduction to Fingerprinting
History of Fingerprinting
Latent Fingerprint Theory and Makeup
Recovery of Fingerprint Standards
Fingerprint Pattern Types
Overview of Fingerprint Classification
Palm Print Types
Foot Print Types
Fingerprint Evidence
Day 2
How to Conduct Comparisons of Latent Fingerprints
Latent Fingerprint Processing & Recovery Techniques
Latent Fingerprint Scaling & Photography
Latent Fingerprint Technology Advances
Special Identification
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Ear Prints
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Lip Prints
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Human Skin
Day 3
How Fingerprints are Identified
Latent Fingerprint Comparison Techniques - 1
Comparison Exercises A & B
Producing Quality Court Charts
AFIS
Day 4
Latent Fingerprint Comparison Techniques - 2
Court Testimony and Demeanor
Latent Fingerprint Comparison Techniques - 3
Final Examination
There are no pre-requisites to this
course.
Student Evaluation
The evaluation process will consist of
class participation and active involvement in practical class exercises.
Additionally, students must demonstrate proficiency in all techniques
taught. Failure to demonstrate proficiency to instructional standards will
result in an unsatisfactory performance rating for the program.
This course will be modified to the
level of expertise in the audience and can be adapted in the classroom for
multiple levels of experience and understanding.
Cost:
(4) day course consisting of four (8-hour) days & eight hours of off-site
assignments:
Police Officer Standards and Training
Requirements
This program has met the
rigorous standards of POST / POSTC certifying authorities in
Texas, Washington, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Minnesota,
South Carolina, Florida, New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Colorado
Student Materials / NEEDS Requirements
Each Student Must Bring to Class the
Following Equipment:
Depending on student understanding, a
wide range of video, audio, and PowerPoint presentations will be used in the
training session, and the instructors will come prepared with everything
they will need to make this an informative, fast-paced learning experience.
The materials will range from commercially driven video, personal case
studies of the instructors, and detailed hands on training exercises.
Detailed lesson plans are available as
needed, and copies of the course PowerPoint presentations will be available
to those in attendance.
Due to publishing restrictions, these
training materials are not enclosed for a review!
Evaluations of Past Courses
Evaluations of past presentations are
available upon request if this material and telephonic interviews are not
satisfactory. In addition, we are happy to provide the names of references
from all across America to assist you in your decision. |