Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0305
Organization's ID:
FSA120
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 introduction to fingerprinting
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate individuals who want to become latent print examiners. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate the ability to compare and identify unknown friction skin impressions to a known source.

Learning Outcomes:

  • recognize the impact of legal and administrative issues related to friction skin comparison
  • identify significant friction ridge events occurring during fetal development
  • identify different methods for taking known exemplars
  • explain Level One Detail observable in fingerprints, including pattern interpretation, ridge counting, and whorl tracing
  • demonstrate the use of the three predominant classification systems in the United States
  • apply the ACE-V methodology for latent print comparison
  • discuss the elements of proper documentation related to friction skin comparison
  • identify clues provided in the latent impression to increase the efficiency of the comparison process
  • discuss courtroom testimony issues related to friction skin testimony

General Topics:

  • Legal and administrative issues related to friction skin comparison
  • Friction skin development
  • Taking known exemplars
  • Level one detail
  • Classification systems
  • ACE-V methodology
  • Documentation
  • Comparisons
  • Court issues
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials