The National Policing Improvement Agency

Who Should Attend?

Fingerprint examiners who have identified a need to refresh these skills via their PDR pathway.

Course / Module entry requirements

Attendees are required to be fingerprint experts currently conducting analysis, comparison, evaluation & verification of case work and have a current IDENT1 user name.

No. of courses being run

10/11:  2

Dates and Venues

Course / Module duration

3 days.

Methods of delivery

Classroom based

Assessment process / accreditation details

No formal assessment.

Certification

Certificate of attendance

Additional Information

Equates to 18 CPD hours

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

Tel: +44 (0)1388 744000
Email: 
forensiccentre@npia.pnn.police.uk

Cost to HO Forces

Year 10/11 : £310 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 10/11 : £310 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Overview

A three day workshop for fingerprint examiners to expand their core knowledge, refresh their identification skills and update current practices.

Aims

Inform fingerprint examiners of the scientific basis for the individuality, persistence and immutability of ridged skin by demonstrating the application of scientific methods to the identification process.

Objectives

Attendees will be able to:

• Understand the scientific basis for individuality, persistence and immutability of ridged skin and the mechanisms that control the process.
• Interpret the philosophy behind ACE.V
• Practice the principles surrounding Qualitative/Quantitative analysis of friction ridge skin
• Apply scientific methods to the comparison process
• Apply an open-minded approach to ridged skin comparison and be aware or your actions during the identification process
• Present evidence from a scientific perspective and in a simple, clear and helpful manner
• Work comfortably and confidently with friction ridge skin using the holistic approach.