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Introduction to Latent Fingerprinting

May 15 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

This 8-hour seminar is a combination of instructor presentation and instructor supervised practical exercises to provide students with the ability to successfully develop and preserve latent fingerprints using the basic brush and powder method. Topics covered in this course include:

The History of Fingerprints                               Terms & Definition

Skin Structure & Latent Print                          Types of Latent Prints

Basic Fingerprint Patterns                                 Fingerprint Details Used for Identification

Types of Powders and Brushes                        Brush & Powder Development Techniques

Practical Exercises                                             Introduction to AFIS

Advanced Development Techniques (magnetic powders, wet powder, superglue fuming, photography of latent prints)

This is a ‘hands on’ class.  Participants are asked to bring department cameras with tripods, flashlight, and your latent print kit if available (materials are furnished for the class but the instructor could recommend improvements to your kit(s)).  It is also recommended that the participants not wear nicer clothing as print powder will be in use.

Class Size:       Limited to 15

Location:  Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507

Cost:                LEORTC Certified Members – Prepaid, Non-Certified Members – $65.00 p/p, All Others – $130.00 p/p

Instructor:  Ken Binder is a Specialist Sergeant Latent Print Unit Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division Bridgeport Laboratory.  He has testified as an expert witness in many court cases tying individuals to their crimes through latent fingerprints left at the scene.

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This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.

Details

Date:
May 15
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Organizer

LEORTC

Venue

Flint Township PD
5200 Norko Drive
Flint Township, MI 48507 United States
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