FINGERPRINT PATTERN INTERPRETATION COURSE
Instructor: Ivan R. Futrell

The fee for this course varies from agency to agency.

•    The focus of this course will be to acquaint the student with sufficient knowledge in order to identify the eight basic fingerprint patterns according to the Henry System of Fingerprint Classification as modified by the FBI.  This course will provide detailed instruction and practical application of fingerprint pattern interpretation.  Included in this course will be ridge counting, whorl tracings and an understanding of the NCIC fingerprint classification.

•    This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who will be working with Automated Fingerprint equipment or those who are studying to become Latent Print Examiners.

•    Course will provide the necessary knowledge to recognize and correctly orient fingerprint patterns.

•    A significant portion of this class will be spent on practical exercises in recognizing fingerprint patterns.
 

Note:  This course requires a classroom with sufficient lighting in order to view the study materials.  Student will need to bring a fingerprint magnifier.

 e-mail fgpt@msn.com if more details are desired.