This one day course is designed to expand upon the basic block of instruction on fingerprint identification and collection in the police recruit class.  The course will better prepare officers to identify and collect fingerprints while on scene and give them a better understanding of what tools and techniques are available in order to collect fingerprint evidence.  Topics to be covered will include a discussion on various supplies available on the market, best practices when dealing with specific surfaces and weather conditions, DNA collection, and best practices when collecting arrest fingerprints on a livescan machine.  This course involves several hands-on exercises using fingerprint powder.  Specific topics include hands-on exercises with black/magnetic powder on smooth and textured surfaces, hands-on exercises using small particle reagent, gel lifters, Ninhydrin, microsil and sticky side tape, fingerprint windows exercises, and challenges with ​fingerprinting vehicles

Students will receive a basic fingerprint kit as part of tuition, but can also bring other fingerprint supplies to practice with.

Recommended equipment to bring: Digital camera, Flashlight, Pocket Knife

Tuition: $50