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ADVANCED LATENT PRINT DEMONSTRATIONS Have you ever encountered a latent
print you had to chart... but you knew the jury would be confused?
Traditional charting methods are on the way "out" anyway... we look at more than
just "points." Microsoft Power Point, Adobe Photo Shop, and
PrintIQ are the versitile imaging tools
necessary to document and demonstrate exactly what you were looking at during
the comparison process. These programs can be used individually or
collectively to create any demonstration you can imagine, even down to the position of sweat pores or the
structure of the edge of a ridge. Through an in-depth understanding of
each software program and with hands-on practice using them, an examiner can
create a dynamic demonstration of latent print uniqueness, similar to that
recently present to the jury in the
Danielle VanDam / David Westerfield
case in San Diego. The demonstration can then be presented in court and/or
printed on a color printer for each
juror. The impact of the guilty verdict in just one case of this magnitude would
justify participation of a latent print examiner in this caliber of training.
In fact, the reason for the creation of this course was because of overwhelming positive response from examiners who have seen
the impact of color demonstration techniques at courses in the US and the UK.
Many believe in the concept of advanced training in the use of imaging software
to chart out ALL levels of detail using color and shape instead of lines and
numbers. The value of Power Point, Photo Shop, and PrintIQ will be discussed, demonstrated,
and practiced by students who enroll in this course. The training is here.
Are you ready? Let's go for it! Course Description: This 24 hour course was designed FOR latent print examiners, BY latent print examiners. It covers features of Microsoft Power Point, Adobe Photo Shop, and PrintIQ necessary to create dynamic layered demonstrations that can be presented on-screen in any environment, from the PC it was created on, to a projection screen in a courtroom. The student will be given a thorough review of one software feature at a time, and will then be given time to use that feature on his/her terminal. Through an understanding of software tools and features, the student will create demonstrations. Later in the workshop, specific examples will be given on the combination of techniques to achieve the desired appearance as the student follows along on their own computer. Although the format of the course is an intensive, structured workshop, creativity is encouraged in the final adaptation of the software tools and features on the last day of class. The instructor and an assistant will be available to offer hands-on assistance when required. An in-depth knowledge of computers or these software programs is not necessary to participate in and learn from this course. It is understood that some students will have more experience using computers and/or imaging software than others, and some students may have no experience. The course is designed with this in mind. Although all course examples will be using latent and known prints, an in-depth knowledge of latent print examination is not necessary to complete this course. However, this is not a comparison course, and students will be expected to demonstrate the uniqueness involved in the comparison and individualization of latent print ridge detail. Some background in the comparison of latent print images is STRONGLY recommended.
Note: This is a course in
demonstrations, NOT enhancements. If you would like an Adobe PhotoShop
course which deals with latent print visualization and PhotoShop filters, perhaps
a better course would involve enhancement techniques. Advanced Latent Print Demonstrations Outline:
I Windows Proficiency Review Training options for hosting this course are being pursued. If your agency is interested in hosting this course, contact Bonne Wertheim at Forensic Identification Training Seminars: bonnie@foridents.com or 1-888-235-1230. About the instructor:
Kasey E. Wertheim began studying fingerprint
comparison with his father, Pat, while still in high school. During his
chemistry and criminal justice studies at Northern Arizona University, he
volunteered at the Arizona DPS Crime Laboratory in Flagstaff, AZ, and
successfully completed two summer internships with the Forensic Services Unit of
the United States Secret Service in Washington DC.
After graduation, he was employed by the Mississippi Crime Laboratory where
he has worked since 1997. Kasey has
lectured, conducted workshops, and published papers internationally, has earned
"Distinguished Member" status with the International Association for
Identification (IAI), serves on the Fingerprint Subcommittee and Editorial Board
of the IAI, is Editor and webmaster of the Mississippi Division, IAI, hosts his
own website for latent print examiners, and is a
Certified Instructor, IAI Certified Crime Scene Analyst, and IAI Certified
Latent Print Examiner.
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