CJC-FRN7884 - Fundamentals of Fingerprint Evidence

Course Description

This online course will provide the law enforcement officer with basic knowledge regarding fingerprint evidence . This is also a good refresher course to remind officers where and how fingerprint evidence can be found and used in today’s investigations. The pattern types, new technology, finding fingerprint databases, processing, powders and fingerprint terminology are all found in this great course. We will also touch on altered fingerprints, latent print photography and evidence collection.

Course Outline

What is dactyloscopy?
The history and science behind fingerprints
Fundamental principles and fingerprint impressions
Three basic patterns and the types of fingerprints
Developing latent prints
Fingerprint processing and powders
Evidence collection and tools for recovery
Latent print photography
Altered fingerprints and accidental alteration issues
AFIS - background and uses
Brief overview of fingerprint identification
Case history
Fingerprint terminology
New technology

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to complete the following:

Recognize the basics of fingerprints and their forensic and evidentiary uses
How to properly collect fingerprint evidence utilizing guides and aware of the advantages and disadvantages of collecting and preserving them.
Understand the fingerprint databases and other information surrounding their history and use for law enforcement.
Gain an understanding of fingerprint terminology and new technology today.

Notes

Method of Instruction: PowerPoint, Discussion, Videos, and Articles

Evaluation: Class Participation, Quizzes and Final Exam