FITS - Ridgeology Science Workshop -- Plus!

This is a 40-hour course that will have the same concentration in comparisons as the "Ridgeology Science Workshop." The class combines detailed lecture on the scientific bases for friction ridge identification with intense practical exercises conducting comparisons and working through latent print experiments. The experiments will give the students hands on experience in the recreation of some of the very same distortion that is seen in many friction ridge impressions. Conducting the comparisons in conjunction with the experiments will allow the students to see first hand what distortion can do and cannot do to a latent print and then immediately apply the information in their comparisons.

Lectures to improve a student's overall knowledge of the fundamentals supporting Ridgeology science, the ability to make tough identifications and improving an examiner's efficiency in doing comparisons include:

Recognition of ridge pattern "clues", identifying which finger or which area of skin made a particular latent impression
The correct use of 3rd level detail
The philosophy and "ACE-V" methodology of comparing and identifying latent prints
The fundamental principles of permanence and individuality human embryological friction ridge development and friction ridge skin structure
Forgery and Fabrication
A detailed look into the correct analysis of latent prints looking at multiple aspects of distortion
An introduction to "Daubert" issues, and recent court rulings pertinent to the latent print field
Non-friction ridge skin comparison and identification

Experiments conducted through the week to give students first hand knowledge analyzing different aspects of distortion, forgery and fabrication include:

Tonal Reversal Experiment
Minutiae Movement in Distortion
Forgery and Fabrication
Recreation of Distortion

This is an excellent course to help students prepare for the IAI certification exam. Comparison exercises using real inked prints and latent lifts reinforce the lectures. Students do not automatically work on the same exercises. Each student is evaluated and assigned personal exercises that are challenging, but achievable. Individual attention is given during exercise periods. It is an ideal class, even for senior examiners who desire to increase their speed and accuracy in doing latent print comparisons.

This is an intermediate level class. Although every effort will be made to accommodate persons new to the field, some foundation in latent print matters is strongly recommended prior to taking the class. Students are expected to be familiar with fingerprint terminology and should also be doing some latent print comparisons on the job. Each student must bring TWO latent print comparison magnifier(s) and ridge counters.





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		Ridgeology Science Workshop -- Plus! This is a 40-hour course that will have the same concentration in comparisons as the "Ridgeology Science Workshop." The class combines detailed lecture on the scientific bases for friction ridge identification with intense practical exercises conducting comparisons and working through latent print experiments. The experiments will give the students hands on experience in the recreation of some of the very same distortion that is seen in many friction ridge impressions. Conducting the comparisons in conjunction with the experiments will allow the students to see first hand what distortion can do and cannot do to a latent print and then immediately apply the information in their comparisons. Lectures to improve a student's overall knowledge of the fundamentals supporting Ridgeology science, the ability to make tough identifications and improving an examiner's efficiency in doing comparisons include: Recognition of ridge pattern "clues", identifying which finger or which area of skin made a particular latent impression The correct use of 3rd level detail The philosophy and "ACE-V" methodology of comparing and identifying latent prints The fundamental principles of permanence and individuality human embryological friction ridge development and friction ridge skin structure Forgery and Fabrication A detailed look into the correct analysis of latent prints looking at multiple aspects of distortion An introduction to "Daubert" issues, and recent court rulings pertinent to the latent print field Non-friction ridge skin comparison and identification Experiments conducted through the week to give students first hand knowledge analyzing different aspects of distortion, forgery and fabrication include: Tonal Reversal Experiment Minutiae Movement in Distortion Forgery and Fabrication Recreation of Distortion This is an excellent course to help students prepare for the IAI certification exam. Comparison exercises using real inked prints and latent lifts reinforce the lectures. Students do not automatically work on the same exercises. Each student is evaluated and assigned personal exercises that are challenging, but achievable. Individual attention is given during exercise periods. It is an ideal class, even for senior examiners who desire to increase their speed and accuracy in doing latent print comparisons. This is an intermediate level class. Although every effort will be made to accommodate persons new to the field, some foundation in latent print matters is strongly recommended prior to taking the class. Students are expected to be familiar with fingerprint terminology and should also be doing some latent print comparisons on the job. Each student must bring TWO latent print comparison magnifier(s) and ridge counters. About the Instructor: Check By KenDy Upcoming Classes: Available for hosting and scheduling
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