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Nikki Wagar, CLPE, CCSA
Specialties
Crime Scene Investigations Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Recovery of Human Remains Forensic Anthropology Latent Fingerprint Processing and Examination TFT Courses Taught Basic CSI Essentials Bloody Crime Scenes: From A to Z Essential Crime Scene Investigations Detection and Enhancement of Bloodstain Evidence Latent Analysis Without Paralysis |
About Nikki Wagar
Nikki Wagar is a latent print examiner and crime scene analyst with experience in photography, biometric database testing, complex latent print examinations, conflict resolution, bloodstain pattern analysis, processing of major crime scenes, and forensic anthropology. She is a Certified Latent Print Examiner and Certified Crime Scene Analyst through the International Association for Identification (IAI) and has been practicing both specialties for over 12 years. Nikki began her career with the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services and continued her presence in forensic science as a Forensic Analyst working for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon. She now works as a private consultant and founder of Ridgeline Forensics. Nikki has a master’s degree in Forensic Science, a bachelor’s degree in Physical Anthropology, and a certificate in Forensic Identification.
Nikki has been involved with teaching forensic topics since 2006. Her training experience includes locating and recovering buried bodies, latent print comparison and processing techniques, latent print examination and analysis processes, and crime scene processing. She maintains dedication to the community by performing continual research studies, and has presented her research internationally. She is particularly interested in researching the longevity and recoverability of latent prints in variable environments, as well as researching and implementing more efficient methods within the latent print community to support accuracy, repeatability, and timeliness. Nikki has worked extensively on grant writing and policy creation and is dedicated to furthering quality assurance practices within the forensic community.
Locally, Nikki is the Vice President of the Pacific Northwest Division of the IAI. Additionally, she has professional affiliations with the IAI and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA), as well as being a member of the Northwest Regional Response Team, a group of professionals trained in mass disaster response.
Nikki Wagar is a latent print examiner and crime scene analyst with experience in photography, biometric database testing, complex latent print examinations, conflict resolution, bloodstain pattern analysis, processing of major crime scenes, and forensic anthropology. She is a Certified Latent Print Examiner and Certified Crime Scene Analyst through the International Association for Identification (IAI) and has been practicing both specialties for over 12 years. Nikki began her career with the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services and continued her presence in forensic science as a Forensic Analyst working for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon. She now works as a private consultant and founder of Ridgeline Forensics. Nikki has a master’s degree in Forensic Science, a bachelor’s degree in Physical Anthropology, and a certificate in Forensic Identification.
Nikki has been involved with teaching forensic topics since 2006. Her training experience includes locating and recovering buried bodies, latent print comparison and processing techniques, latent print examination and analysis processes, and crime scene processing. She maintains dedication to the community by performing continual research studies, and has presented her research internationally. She is particularly interested in researching the longevity and recoverability of latent prints in variable environments, as well as researching and implementing more efficient methods within the latent print community to support accuracy, repeatability, and timeliness. Nikki has worked extensively on grant writing and policy creation and is dedicated to furthering quality assurance practices within the forensic community.
Locally, Nikki is the Vice President of the Pacific Northwest Division of the IAI. Additionally, she has professional affiliations with the IAI and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA), as well as being a member of the Northwest Regional Response Team, a group of professionals trained in mass disaster response.