FOUNDATIONAL OF FRICTION RIDGE COMPARISON
CLEARWATER, FL | JULY 31 - AUGUST 4, 2023
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/recertification training credits with both, the IAI Tenprint & Latent Print Certification Boards.
|
Instructor: Pat Wertheim
Location: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Sciences Division 4801 145th Avenue North Clearwater, Florida 33762 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $639 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
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
Hampton Inn and Suites
4050 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33762
727-572-7456
Room Rate: $124 plus tax (includes breakfast)
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention Tri-Tech Forensics or the Foundational Friction Ridge Course to receive the special rate.
Cutoff Date: June 30, 2023
Hampton Inn and Suites
4050 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33762
727-572-7456
Room Rate: $124 plus tax (includes breakfast)
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention Tri-Tech Forensics or the Foundational Friction Ridge Course to receive the special rate.
Cutoff Date: June 30, 2023
REGISTRATION
We have a new registration process. To make a payment and register for this course, please click the registration button below.
We have a new registration process. To make a payment and register for this course, please click the registration button below.