Fingerprint Evidence Recovery and Recording Techniques (FERRT)

Who Should Attend?


Chemical enhancement technicians and scientific support staff involved in the enhancement of evidential material

Course / Module entry requirements


Admission to the FERRT Course requires the individual to be employed by the Police Service or other law enforcement agency. 

No. of courses being run


10/11: 4

Dates and Venues


 From: 06 Sep 2010  To: 17 Sep 2010
 Venue: Harperley Hall  Places: Please Call

 From: 11 Oct 2010  To: 22 Oct 2010
 Venue: Harperley Hall  Places: Please Call

 From: 24 Jan 2011  To: 04 Feb 2011
 Venue: Harperley Hall  Places: Please Call

 From: 14 Mar 2011  To: 25 Mar 2011
 Venue: Harperley Hall  Places: Please Call

Course / Module duration

2 weeks

Methods of delivery

Classroom delivery and practical work in the laboratory

Assessment process / accreditation details

Practical laboratory and photographic assessments. Written examinations to assess underpinning knowledge.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

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

Cost to HO Forces

Year 10/11 : £1,880 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 10/11 : £1,880 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Overview


This course teaches the participants how to use high intensity light sources safely and effectively. The participants also work in the laboratory and carry out a range of chemical processes. This course has sessions delivered by National Fingerprint Training and Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB).

Aims


To gain practical experience in the processes contained in the HOSDB Manual of 'Fingerprint Development Techniques' and the use of high intensity light sources to enhance & recover fingerprints.

Objectives


On successful completion of the course participants will be able to:

  • Understand the Health and Safety requirements of all processes
  • Be aware of the forensic implications in respect of the material being examined
  • Develop an integrated approach and balance the three disciplines of fingerprints, photography and physical evidence recovery for forensic science examination
  • Use high intensity light sources safely and effectively
  • Photograph marks using a high intensity light source
  • Select and use chemical enhancement techniques.