Intermediate Analysis of Friction Ridge Skin Course

Date: July 28^th – August 1^st, 2025

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm (EDT)

Format: Blended: A combination of in-person and online activities.

Location: TBD

Instructor/s: Kevin Parmelee

This course is designed to prepare current latent print examiners for more advanced techniques and skills to examine fingerprints as a method for identification. Students will build on existing experience and knowledge while gaining insight into the science of fingerprints. They will learn about more advanced techniques for acquiring known exemplars, recovering and documenting unknown impressions, classifying and comparing more difficult impressions, and utilize the ACE-V and GYRO methodologies to render conclusions. This course will also provide an opportunity for students to train on equipment utilized by professionals and culminate with presenting their case work at a moot courtroom testimony. Prerequisites to become certified, or re-certified, as a latent print examiner include 176 hours of approved training (CEU's) within the last 5 years of application. This course is approved by the IAI for 35 hrs toward certification/recertification. This was the first course in NJ to be approved and only one other exists at this time.

Key Takeaways: 

Advanced Fingerprint Techniques: Build on your existing skills with advanced methods for acquiring, documenting, and comparing challenging fingerprint impressions using ACE-V and GYRO methodologies.

Hands-On Professional Training: Gain practical experience with the latest equipment used by professionals, culminating in presenting casework during a moot courtroom testimony to simulate real-world scenarios.

IAI-Approved Certification Hours: Earn 35 hours toward IAI certification or recertification (out of the required 176 hours), prepare you for certification while advancing your expertise in fingerprint examination.