RS&A TRAINING CURRICULUM

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Latent Print

Latent Print

17 Courses
Tenprint

Tenprint

6 Courses
Crime Scene

Crime Scene

10 Courses
Footwear and Tire Track

Footwear and Tire Track

4 Courses
Courtroom Testimony

Courtroom Testimony

3 Courses
Forensic Photography and Imaging

Forensic Photography and Imaging

6 Courses
Firearms

Firearms

16 Courses
Online Training

Online Training

9 Courses

Latent Print Curriculum

For maximum benefit, take the following courses in the recommended sequence

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01

Introduction to the Science of Friction Ridge Examination

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA , Debbie Benningfield , CLPE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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02

Palm Print Comparison Techniques

Instructor: Jamie Bush , CLPE , Lauren G. Smith , CLPE , Brian Dew , CLPE
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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03

Essential Ridgeology Concepts

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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04

Latent Print Search & Comparison Techniques

Instructor: Jon T. Stimac , CLPE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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05

Courtroom Testimony Techniques - Success Instead of Survival

Instructor: Jamie Bush , CLPE
Tuition: $400.00 Duration: 2 Days
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06

Examination of Simultaneous Impressions

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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07

Comparison of Plantar Friction Ridge Impressions

Instructor: Jon T. Stimac , CLPE
Tuition: $350.00 Duration: 2 Days
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08

Friction Ridge Symposium: Palms, Plantars, Tips and Toes

Instructor: Jamie Bush , CLPE , Jon T. Stimac , CLPE
Tuition: $750.00 Duration: 5 Days
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09

Advanced ACE-V Applications for Fingerprint Examiners

Instructor: Glenn Langenburg , Ph.D., CLPE, F-ABC
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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10

Scientific Analysis: From the Laboratory to the Witness Stand

Instructor: Michele Triplett , CLPE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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11

Understanding Exclusion and Sufficiency Decisions

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA , Glenn Langenburg , Ph.D., CLPE, F-ABC
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 4 Days
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12

Complex Latent Print Examinations

Instructor: Debbie Benningfield , CLPE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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13

Finding Latent Evidence with Chemistry and Light

Instructor: Alicia McCarthy , Ph.D., CFWE, CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 4 Days
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14

Forensic Digital Imaging For LPEs: Extend Your Reach

Instructor: Alicia McCarthy , Ph.D., CFWE, CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 4 Days
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15

Advanced Sequential Processing - A Hands-on Workshop

Instructor: Alicia McCarthy , Ph.D., CFWE, CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 4 Days
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16

IAI Latent Print Certification Test Prep

Instructor: Debbie Benningfield , CLPE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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17

Improved Photography of Latent Impressions at the Crime Scene

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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Tenprint Curriculum

For maximum benefit, take the following courses in the recommended sequence

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01

Introduction to the Science of Friction Ridge Examination

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA , Debbie Benningfield , CLPE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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02

Essential Ridgeology Concepts

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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03

Palm Print Comparison Techniques

Instructor: Jamie Bush , CLPE , Lauren G. Smith , CLPE , Brian Dew , CLPE
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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04

Courtroom Testimony Techniques - Success Instead of Survival

Instructor: Jamie Bush , CLPE
Tuition: $400.00 Duration: 2 Days
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05

Friction Ridge Examination for Tenprint Examiners

Instructor: Debbie Benningfield , CLPE
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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06

Scientific Analysis: From the Laboratory to the Witness Stand

Instructor: Michele Triplett , CLPE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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Crime Scene Curriculum

For maximum benefit, take the following courses in the recommended sequence

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01

Fundamentals of Crime Scene Examination and Evidence Collection

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA , Derek Mahlum , CSCSA , Matthew J. Marvin , CLPE, CFWE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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02

Digital Crime Scene & Evidence Photography

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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03

Forensic Examination of Violent Crime Scenes

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA , Douglas Young , CCSI
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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04

Finding Latent Evidence with Chemistry and Light

Instructor: Alicia McCarthy , Ph.D., CFWE, CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 4 Days
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05

Advanced Sequential Processing - A Hands-on Workshop

Instructor: Alicia McCarthy , Ph.D., CFWE, CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 4 Days
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06

Fingerprint and Trace Evidence Detection and Collection on Skin

Instructor: Alicia McCarthy , Ph.D., CFWE, CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 4 Days
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07

Taking the Crime Scene into the Interrogation Room

Instructor: Daniel S. Craft
Tuition: $350.00 Duration: 2 Days
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08

Improved Photography of Latent Impressions at the Crime Scene

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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09

ONLINE - Crime Scene and Evidence Photography

Instructor: Scott Campbell
Tuition: $600.00 Duration: 90 Days
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10

ONLINE - Social Media Fingerprints and Other Inadvertently Photographed Ridge Detail

Instructor: Tim Fayle
Tuition: $300.00 Duration: 30 Days
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Footwear and Tire Track Curriculum

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01

Detection, Documentation and Recovery of Footwear & Tire Track Evidence

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA , Jon S. Byrd , MSFS, CLPE, CFWE , Christine Craig , Ph.D., CFWE, CSCSA
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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02

The Analysis and Comparison of Footwear Impression Evidence

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA , Jon S. Byrd , MSFS, CLPE, CFWE , Christine Craig , Ph.D., CFWE, CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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03

Tire Track and Tire Impression Evidence Comparison

Instructor: Jon S. Byrd , MSFS, CLPE, CFWE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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04

IAI Footwear Certification Prep Course

Instructor: Jon S. Byrd , MSFS, CLPE, CFWE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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Courtroom Testimony Curriculum

For maximum benefit, take the following courses in the recommended sequence

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01

Courtroom Testimony Techniques - Success Instead of Survival

Instructor: Jamie Bush , CLPE
Tuition: $400.00 Duration: 2 Days
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02

Scientific Analysis: From the Laboratory to the Witness Stand

Instructor: Michele Triplett , CLPE
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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03

Expert Witness Testimony Techniques for Laboratory Analysts

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA , Jamie Bush , CLPE
Tuition: $400.00 Duration: 2 Days
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Forensic Photography and Imaging Curriculum

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01

Laboratory Photography for the Forensic Professional

Instructor: Erik Malz , CLPE, CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 5 Days
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02

Improved Photography of Latent Impressions at the Crime Scene

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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03

Digital Crime Scene & Evidence Photography

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 3 Days
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04

ONLINE - Crime Scene and Evidence Photography

Instructor: Scott Campbell
Tuition: $600.00 Duration: 90 Days
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05

ONLINE - Social Media Fingerprints and Other Inadvertently Photographed Ridge Detail

Instructor: Tim Fayle
Tuition: $300.00 Duration: 30 Days
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06

Forensic Digital Imaging For LPEs: Extend Your Reach

Instructor: Alicia McCarthy , Ph.D., CFWE, CSCSA
Tuition: $650.00 Duration: 4 Days
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Firearms Curriculum

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01

History of Firearms Identification, Firearms, and Ammunition / Theory of Identification

Instructor: Omar Felix , MS, AFTE-FA
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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02

Firearms Operating Systems / Firearms Assembly and Disassembly

Instructor: Jimmy Palma , BS, AFTE-FA
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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03

Manufacturing of Modern Ammunition

Instructor: Paul Murphy , AFTE-FA
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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04

Firearms Operability and Test Firing for Known Samples

Instructor: Jeff Goudeau , MS, AFTE-FA, CSCSA
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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05

Machining and Manufacturing of Modern Firearms

Instructor: Alexander Luby , BS
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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06

Toolmark Identification

Instructor: Toniann Rebick , MFS, AFTE-FA, BS, BS
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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07

Cartridge, Cartridge Case, and Shotshell Examinations - Week 1 of 2

Instructor: Stefanie Happ , BS, AFTE-FA
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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Cartridge, Cartridge Case, and Shotshell Examination - Scope Work Week - Week 2 of 2

Instructor: Paul Murphy , AFTE-FA
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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09

Bullet Identification - Week 1 or 2

Instructor: Jeff Goudeau , MS, AFTE-FA, CSCSA
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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Bullet Identification - Scope Work Week - Week 2 of 2

Instructor: Andy Smith , MS, AFTE-FA, AFTE-TM, AFTE-GSR
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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Distance Determination / Damaged Bullet Examination / Special Topics (PMF, suppressors, etc.)

Instructor: Toniann Rebick , MFS, AFTE-FA, BS, BS
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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Firearms Operability, Bullet and Cartridge Case Comparisons - Full Casework - Week 1 of 2

Instructor: Nathan Von Rentzell
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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Firearms Operability, Bullet and Cartridge Case Comparisons - Full Casework - Week 2 of 2

Instructor: Deion Christophe , MS
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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14

Manufacture Tours: Ammunition and Firearms

Instructor: Deion Christophe , MS
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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15

Quality Assurance / Serial Number Restoration

Instructor: Laura Molyneux , MS, AFTE-FA
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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Courtroom Testimony Training for Firearms Examiners

Instructor: Andy Smith , MS, AFTE-FA, AFTE-TM, AFTE-GSR
Tuition: $1,000.00 Duration: 5 Days
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Online Training Curriculum

For maximum benefit, take the following courses in the recommended sequence

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01

ONLINE - Crime Scene and Evidence Photography

Instructor: Scott Campbell
Tuition: $600.00 Duration: 90 Days
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02

Online - Essential Camera Operations and Controls

Tuition: $350.00 Duration: 2 Days
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03

How Smart People Manage Latent Print Examiners by Exposing Some Dumb Ideas

Instructor: Ron Smith
Tuition: $100.00 Duration: 30 Days
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04

Common Sense Digital Imaging for Latent Print Examiners

Instructor: Matthew J. Marvin , CLPE, CFWE
Tuition: $350.00 Duration: 30 Days
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05

Palm Prints Searching Smart

Instructor: Ron Smith
Duration: 5 Days
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07

Ethical Considerations in Latent Print Examination and Testimony

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $100.00 Duration: 30 Days
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08

LIVE - Expert Witness Testimony Techniques for Laboratory Analysts

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA
Tuition: $450.00 Duration: 2 Days
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09

LIVE ONLINE - Courtroom Testimony Techniques - Success Instead of Survival

Instructor: John Black , CSCSA , Jamie Bush , CLPE
Tuition: $400.00 Duration: 2 Days
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10

ONLINE - Social Media Fingerprints and Other Inadvertently Photographed Ridge Detail

Instructor: Tim Fayle
Tuition: $300.00 Duration: 30 Days
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