FOUNDATIONAL FRICTION RIDGE COMPARISON
IRVING, TX | JUNE 12 - 16, 2023
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/recertification training credits with both, the IAI Tenprint & Latent Print Certification Boards.
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Instructors:
Pat Wertheim Location: Irving Police Training Academy 2603 Esters Road Irving, TX 75062 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $639.00 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. *NEW REGISTRATION/PAYMENT PROCESS: Please see the bottom of this course page to make your payment and register for this course.
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Foundational Friction Ridge Comparison
Latent print examiners face conflicting pressures for high productivity and thoroughness as they struggle to control backlog. An evolving paradigm shift from reporting absolute identifications to using probability modeling has left many examiners without an understanding of the historical foundations of friction ridge skin (FRS) identification. In court, calling attorneys often fail to lead the FRS expert through testimony in a logical and comprehensive sequence of questions.
Students in this basic to intermediate level of training will increase both speed of comparisons and ability to make difficult identifications through systematic target selection, target memorization, and target acquisition. Students will be able to explain the evolution of the philosophies of science as applicable to FRS comparison. Students will testify in accordance with current best practices in the discipline of FRS identification and include all essential elements of expert testimony in a logical sequence.
Latent print examiners face conflicting pressures for high productivity and thoroughness as they struggle to control backlog. An evolving paradigm shift from reporting absolute identifications to using probability modeling has left many examiners without an understanding of the historical foundations of friction ridge skin (FRS) identification. In court, calling attorneys often fail to lead the FRS expert through testimony in a logical and comprehensive sequence of questions.
Students in this basic to intermediate level of training will increase both speed of comparisons and ability to make difficult identifications through systematic target selection, target memorization, and target acquisition. Students will be able to explain the evolution of the philosophies of science as applicable to FRS comparison. Students will testify in accordance with current best practices in the discipline of FRS identification and include all essential elements of expert testimony in a logical sequence.
LODGING
Hyatt House
5901 N MacArthur Boulevard
Irving, TX 75039
972-831-0909
Room Rate: $109 plus tax – One Bedroom Suite
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Please call the hotel and mention the Crime Scene Photography course or use the following booking link to reserve your room at the special (sub-GSA) rate.
Cutoff Date: May 22, 2023
Hyatt House
5901 N MacArthur Boulevard
Irving, TX 75039
972-831-0909
Room Rate: $109 plus tax – One Bedroom Suite
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Please call the hotel and mention the Crime Scene Photography course or use the following booking link to reserve your room at the special (sub-GSA) rate.
Cutoff Date: May 22, 2023
REGISTRATION
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Note: Our system requires you to create an account owner before identifying a student. If you are registering yourself for a course, the account owner and student is the same, and you'll need to put your information in both places. If you are an agency representative signing up multiple students, put your information as the account owner and then add as many students as you need to register for the course.