40-Hour Basic Latent Fingerprint Comparison Class
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You need to attend this program if...
- You are a latent print AFIS operator desiring to improve your latent print comparison skills.
- You are a beginning latent print examiner seeking formal training in latent print comparison and identification.
- You are an experienced latent print examiner preparing to take the International Association for Identification Certified Latent Print Examination.
- You would like to learn valuable latent print comparison techniques to enhance your skills.
2011 Class Availability
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| March 21-25 |
OPEN |
Must cancel by February 28th for tuition refund |
| August 22-26 |
OPEN |
Must cancel by August 1st for tuition refund |
2010 Class Availability
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| September 20-24 |
OPEN |
Must cancel by August 30th for tuition refund |
This 40-hour course combines both lecture and latent print practical exercises. The ACE-V methodology of comparing and identifying latent prints is discussed as it relates to the scientific method. Emphasis is placed on print orientation to improve each student's comparison skills.
The latent print practical exercises are designed to provide a real-life case work type training experience. This class is designed to provide an enjoyable learning environment and will at no time be an embarrassment to any student. If you are serious about improving your comparison skills, this class will prove both challenging and rewarding to you.
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Curriculum
- The ACE-V methodology of latent print comparison and
identification
- Level 1, level 2 and level 3 detail in latent print
comparisons
- Latent print orientation and comparison search clues
- Fingerprint pattern interpretation and their uses in
the comparison of latent fingerprints
- Palm print orientation and palm print search clues in
latent print comparisons
Minimum Requirements for the class:
Each student must have attended and completed a Basic Fingerprint Comparison Course to be accepted in the Latent Print Course.
INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
Johnny Leonard is a retired Deputy Director of the City-County Bureau of Identification in Raleigh, NC and is an I.A.I. Certified Latent Print Examiner. He has also worked for the FBI and the NC State Bureau of Investigation. He has been a fingerprint instructor for the past 28 years and has trained hundreds of students in the science of fingerprints. He co-developed the 520 Hour Science of Fingerprints Course for the N.C.S.B.I. and has adapted it for this course.
Course Fees
The course cost is $600.00 per student with class size limited to 24 students. Please bring your magni?er should you have one and if not, one will be provided for the duration of the class. Transportation, food and lodging costs are the responsibility of the student.
Enrollment
To enroll, register online at www.sirchie.com or call (800) 356-7311, if you have any questions. You can also Fax: (919) 556-6784 Mon. thru Fri. ( 8:00 am to 4:30pm EST) Unless noted otherwise, all cancellations made at least 21 days prior to class will be refundable. Cancellations made 20 or less days prior to class will not be refundable. The instructor reserves the right to cancel the class due to lack of enrollment with all tuition refunded.
Transportation
Raleigh is served by several major airlines through the Raleigh/Durham International Airport, which is just a short drive from SIRCHIE®’s training complex. Transportation from motels to the training center is normally provided by the student. Sirchie will provide transportation if needed.
Accommodations
There are a number of hotels in the area. Call our Training Director at (800) 356-7311 for a complete list.
Location
The course is held at SIRCHIE's state-of-the-art manufacturing and training complex Youngsville, North Carolina.