Introduction to Latent Fingerprinting
May 13 @ 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: Alexandra Seelmann-Saunders, Forensic Scientist, Latent Fingerprint Unit, Michigan State Police Bridgeport Forensic Laboratory. Alexandra has had extensive training in subject matter related to the recovery and identification of latent fingerprints and is a Crime Scene Response Team member. She has been qualified to give expert testimony regarding fingerprint identifications in three area counties and serves as an Adjunct Professor for the Criminal Justice Program at Oakland Community College.
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”