The National Policing Improvement Agency

Who Should Attend?

Experienced Bureau personnel (the equivalent of 3 years +) who have successfully completed the mandatory Foundation and Intermediate courses and the Intermediate and Advanced Evidential Portfolios and are considered suitable candidates for expert status.

Course / Module entry requirements

Students must have successfully completed the mandatory Foundation and Intermediate courses and Intermediate and Advanced Evidential Portfolios.  There is a requirement to submit the Advanced Evidential Portfolio for assessment at least 6 weeks prior to attending the course.

The Advanced Evidential Portfolio (EP3) covers the following topics:

•  Verification of Friction Ridge Skin comparison results
•  Preparation of Fingerprint Evidence
•  Presentation of Fingerprint Evidence
  

No. of courses being run

11/12: 4

Dates and Venues

Course / Module duration

2 weeks

Methods of delivery

Classroom based

Assessment process / accreditation details

Assessments to demonstrate fingerprint theoretical knowledge, ACE-V skills and courtroom presentation capabilities.  On successful completion of this assessment the fingerprint examiner can become a Registered Fingerprint Expert and be qualified to give evidence of expert opinion in a court of law.

Additional Information

Hard copies of the National Fingerprint Training Manual and the specific course instructions are essential requirements to bring to all courses. These can be down loaded from the NPIA MLE website www.ncalt.com)

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

Tel: 01388 744000
Email: 
forensiccentre@npia.pnn.police.uk

Cost to HO Forces

Year 11/12: £2,180 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 11/12: £2,180 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Overview

This is the final stage of the National Fingerprint Learning Programme and assesses an Officers practical competence and knowledge by undertaking a practical, a theory and final court assessment.

Aims

To assess the candidates theoretical knowledge, advanced ACE-V competences and courtroom presentation skills.

Objectives

By the time participants complete the Advanced Assessment they will have demonstrated:

• Thorough knowledge and experience of the preparation and presentation of fingerprint evidence and expert opinion in court
• Up-to-date information on new developments in this specialist field
• Assessment by senior lawyers from the CPS
• Assessment by senior practitioners from within the profession
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all knowledge covered in Foundation and Intermediate Fingerprint courses and Evidential Portfolios 1, 2 and 3