Friction Ridge Examination for Tenprint Examiners

Course Description

This 3-day course is designed to take the experienced Tenprint Examiner to the next level in friction ridge comparison. Participants will learn to apply the ACE-V methodology and make the best use of all three Levels of Detail.

Students will receive hands-on training that emphasizes smart-first search techniques. Students will learn to determine orientation, location, and comparison of palm prints so that they better understand how to build the palm print database for future use by all examiners.

The National Academy of Sciences report to Congress recommends certification of individual examiners and may very well be required soon. An overview of the IAI Tenprint Certification program will be presented, and a “mock” exam designed to emulate the comparison portion of that test will be given to help you determine whether you are ready for this multi-phased, rigorous examination.

How do Frye, Daubert, and Kumho affect the testimony of a Tenprint examiner? What questions can you expect during a Daubert hearing? What impact does the NAS report have on examiners? These types of questions, along with others, will be presented and discussed.

Target Audience

This course is geared toward Tenprint examiners who have completed some basic training and are seeking more advanced training. It is also geared toward those considering pursuing IAI Tenprint Certification.

Debbie Benningfield

CLPE

Course Logistics

Duration: 3 days

Hours: 24

Tuition: $450.00

Should be Able to Perform

Students will be able to understand and apply:

Scientific Basis of the Identification (Individualization)
Mental Process of the Identification (Individualization)
Searching Smart Techniques
ACE-V Methodology
Conducting Advanced Friction Ridge Comparisons
Palm Print Location/Orientation
Daubert Issues
IAI Tenprint Certification Program Overview

At the conclusion of this course, students will be familiar with the scientific basis and methodology of their science. The students will learn the value of searching smartly and using visual clues when analyzing advanced friction ridge prints. As part of this, they will learn about the current legal challenges to science and their impact on their work product. In addition, the students will learn about the IAI Tenprint Certification Program and the importance of achieving certification.

Must Bring to Class

A fingerprint magnifier
Ridge counter(s)
Highlighter and permanent marker

Training Certification and Recertification Credits

Friction Ridge Examination for Tenprint Examiners may qualify for specific continuing education training credits. Use's summary below as a quick reference for organization and discipline specific applicability. The approving organization has final authority and their website should be referenced before submitting any request for training credits.

International Association for Identification (I.A.I.) Tenprint Certification Board Approved for 24 Certification Credits