Who May Attend: This course is also open to both law enforcement and non-law enforcement

Location: The Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center, 5146 Arnold Ave, McClellan, CA 95652

College Credit: 2 Units

Certified: California POST Plan IV - Reimbursable

Cost: $134

To register: Contact the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center, Sacramento, CA, phone number (916) 570-5000.

Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center Website Link

Course Description: This intensive five day 40 hour course is designed for anyone who desires to learn how to identify and classify fingerprints. It is especially suited for those who desire to become I.A.I. Certified Ten-Print Examiners. The course will consist of lecture, demonstrations and many hands-on practical exercises. The student will be equipped with essential skills and knowledge in regards to…

• Preparation to attain I.A.I. Ten-Print Examiner Certification
• The science of identification by friction ridge impressions
• Accurately identify the eight types of fingerprint patterns according to the Henry System of Fingerprint Classification, the NCIC System, and IAFIS System
  
• Analyze, compare, evaluate and verify fingerprint identifications - (The ACE-V Scientific Method for Friction Ridge Comparisons)
  
• Methods for taking legible inked fingerprints and Major Case and Elimination prints
  
• Preparation to present expert fingerprint testimony in a court of law

A three ring binder containing the course material will be provided and fingerprint magnifiers will be loaned to the students.

Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who pass the course.

Instructor: FBI Special Agent Mike Stapleton, M.A. (Retired)

E-mail Mike Stapleton for more information.