The
International Association for Identification also provides regional
training on multiple latent print related topics. These series of latent
print courses currently include:
I.
Introduction to the Science of Fingerprints: (Instructor:
Mike Campbell)
II.
Fundamentals of Latent Print Examination: (Instructors: Charles
Richardson and Debbie Benningfield)
III.
Basic Forensic Ridgeology: (Instructor: David Ashbaugh)
IV.
Demystifying Palm Prints: (Instructor: Ron Smith)
V.
Advanced Chemical Processing Techniques: (Instructor: Brian Dalrymple)
VI.
Courtroom Testimony Techniques: (Instructors: Ron Smith or Jamie Bush or
Dwane Hilderbrand)
VII.
Complex Latent Print Examination: (Instructors: Charles Richardson and
Debbie Benningfield)
VIII.
Latent Print Expert Witness Testimony Techniques:
(Instructor: Ron Smith)
In addition
to these specific latent print related courses, the IAI offers a multitude
of crime scene related training opportunities and this list of courses of
growing rapidly.
This IAI
sponsored training is coordinated by Ron Smith & Associates, Inc. and
information on current courses can be found at the IAI website
www.theiai.org or at the RS & A, Inc. website which is
www.ronsmithandassociates.com