Basic Analysis of Friction Ridge Skin

This course is designed to prepare new latent print examiners for the technical foundation necessary to properly Examine fingerprints as a method for identification. Students will gain insight into the science of fingerprints learn about techniques for acquiring known exemplars, recovering and documenting unknown impressions, classifying and comparing impressions, and utilize the ACE-V methodology to render conclusions. This course will also provide an opportunity for students to train on equipment utilized by practicing professionals and culminate with presenting their case work at a moot courtroom testimony.