Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0291
Organization's ID:
FSA104
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 3 principles of fingerprinting
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate law enforcement officers and civilians who process crime scenes and laboratory technicians who process latent print evidence. Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to demonstrate the ability to identify latent print evidence, determine the method of processing required, and then process, collect, and document it.

Learning Outcomes:

  • collect inked prints
  • explain how to use various powders to develop latent prints
  • explain various special processes used to develop latent prints on abnormal/difficult surfaces
  • explain various chemicals, dyes, and non-powder processes used to develop latent prints
  • explain how to use various chemicals to develop latent prints in blood
  • discuss latent prints as a source for DNA evidence

General Topics:

  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Powder processing
  • Difficult surfaces
  • Chemicals, dyes, and non-powder processes
  • Blood print processing
  • DNA and latent prints
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials