COMPREHENSIVE LATENT PRINT COMPARISON
ARLINGTON, TX | NOVEMBER 15 - 19, 2021
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/recertification training credit by the IAI Latent Print Certification Board and the Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Board.
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Instructor:
Deborah E. Smith, MSFS, CLPE, CMQ/OE & Pat Wertheim, CLPE Location: Arlington Police Department 620 West Divison St Arlington, TX 76011 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $599.00 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Comprehensive Latent Print Comparison
The Comprehensive Latent Print Comparison Training course is one that involves a significant amount of latent print comparisons, as well as the pertinent information on the science. This will be far more involved than a basic-level comparison class but will be one that could be taken by any level of examiner, new or experienced, as it will have various levels of comparison exercises and knowledge throughout the course.
Target Audience
This forty-hour course is best suited for individuals performing any level of tenprint/latent print comparisons - from basic to advanced. (Foundational knowledge and working vocabulary of fingerprint terminology recommended.) It is also applicable to crime scene personnel who play a key role in the collection and evaluation of latent print evidence.
Goals of the Workshop
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will increase in both speed of comparisons and in ability to make difficult identifications. Students will improve their understanding of latent print documentation and their effectiveness at court testimony. Students will be able to explain philosophies of the science, including that under which statistical modeling is gaining acceptance in fingerprint identification, and will understand the requirements under various accrediting authorities. Students will be able to testify in accordance with current best practices in the field of fingerprint identification.
Course Schedule
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
*Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises will be assigned at the students’ skill level and will become
increasingly more difficult as the course progresses.
Created and Developed by Pat A. Wertheim, CLPE, & Deborah E. Smith, CLPE
The Comprehensive Latent Print Comparison Training course is one that involves a significant amount of latent print comparisons, as well as the pertinent information on the science. This will be far more involved than a basic-level comparison class but will be one that could be taken by any level of examiner, new or experienced, as it will have various levels of comparison exercises and knowledge throughout the course.
Target Audience
This forty-hour course is best suited for individuals performing any level of tenprint/latent print comparisons - from basic to advanced. (Foundational knowledge and working vocabulary of fingerprint terminology recommended.) It is also applicable to crime scene personnel who play a key role in the collection and evaluation of latent print evidence.
Goals of the Workshop
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will increase in both speed of comparisons and in ability to make difficult identifications. Students will improve their understanding of latent print documentation and their effectiveness at court testimony. Students will be able to explain philosophies of the science, including that under which statistical modeling is gaining acceptance in fingerprint identification, and will understand the requirements under various accrediting authorities. Students will be able to testify in accordance with current best practices in the field of fingerprint identification.
Course Schedule
DAY 1
- Introductions, Objectives and Administrative Matters
- Theory of Latent Print Comparisons
- Practice of Latent Print Comparisons
- Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises*
DAY 2
- Review Day 1
- Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises*
- QA/QC in Latent Prints
- Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises*
DAY 3
- Review Day 2
- Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises*
- Understanding Bias and Error in Latent Prints
- Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises*
DAY 4
- Review Day 3
- Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises*
- Expert Latent Print Testimony
- Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises*
DAY 5
- Review Day 4
- Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises*
- Continuous Improvement
- Review for Final Exam
- Final Exam
*Latent to Inked Comparison Exercises will be assigned at the students’ skill level and will become
increasingly more difficult as the course progresses.
Created and Developed by Pat A. Wertheim, CLPE, & Deborah E. Smith, CLPE
LODGING
Comfort Suites Arlington
411 West Road to Six Flags
Arlington, TX 76011
817-460-8700
Room Rate: $169 for the first night (Nov 14) then $99 per night each night after | Free Breakfast, Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi
Booking Info: Call the hotel or use the Hotel Booking Link below, to reserve this special rate.
**Students must book their room for all five nights in order to receive this special rate.
Comfort Suites Arlington
411 West Road to Six Flags
Arlington, TX 76011
817-460-8700
Room Rate: $169 for the first night (Nov 14) then $99 per night each night after | Free Breakfast, Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi
Booking Info: Call the hotel or use the Hotel Booking Link below, to reserve this special rate.
**Students must book their room for all five nights in order to receive this special rate.
REGISTRATION
To register for this course, please download the Course Registration Form (PDF file). Fill out the form and email the completed PDF file to Phil Sanfilippo at phil@tritechusa.com.
To register for this course, please download the Course Registration Form (PDF file). Fill out the form and email the completed PDF file to Phil Sanfilippo at phil@tritechusa.com.