Beginners Analysis of Friction Ridge Skin Course

Date: July 14^th – July 18^th, 2025

Time: 8:30am – 4:30am (EDT)

Format: In-person: All course activities take place in a physical classroom.

Location: TBD

Instructor/s: Kevin Parmelee

For More Information Contact: LDISupport@njii.com

This course is designed to prepare new latent print examiners for the technical foundation necessary to properly Examine fingerprints as a method for identification. Students will gain insight into the science of fingerprints learn about techniques for acquiring known exemplars, recovering and documenting unknown impressions, classifying and comparing impressions, and utilize the ACE-V methodology to render conclusions. This course will also provide an opportunity for students to train on equipment utilized by practicing professionals and culminate with presenting their case work at a moot courtroom testimony.

Key Takeaways: 

Foundational Fingerprint Science: Gain a solid understanding of fingerprint identification science, including techniques for acquiring, classifying, and comparing both known and unknown impressions.

Mastering the ACE-V Methodology: Learn and apply the ACE-V (Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, and Verification) methodology to confidently render conclusions in fingerprint examination.

Practical Training and Courtroom Experience: Train on professional equipment used in the field and present your case work in a simulated courtroom setting, preparing you for real-world testimony.