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Basic Fingerprint Identification and Classification
Mar 12 2012 - Mar 16 2012
Description
This five-day course is designed for law enforcement and correctional professionals who desire to learn how to identify and classify fingerprints. It is especially suited for those who desire to become 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 to: accurately identify the eight types of fingerprint patterns according to the Henry System of Fingerprint Classification and the NCIC System; analyze, compare, evaluate and verify fingerprint identifications - (The ACE-V Scientific Method); take legible inked fingerprints and Major Case / Elimination prints; develop and recover latent fingerprint impressions through the use of powders, forensic light sources, and cyanoacrylate ester (Superglue) fuming; photograph latent crime scene fingerprint impressions; and present expert fingerprint testimony in a court of law.
Instructors
Special Agent Mike Stapleton, M.A., recently retired after a career that spanned over 34 years with the FBI. As a Special Agent, Mr. Stapleton investigated an extensive range of matters that came under FBI jurisdiction such as the UNABOMBER (Ted Kaczynski), the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and Murder Investigation, and the Oklahoma City Federal Building Bombing. He is a recognized fingerprint identification expert. Mike is a FBI Master Police Instructor and has taught fingerprint identification courses to thousands of law enforcement professionals over the last 35 years.
Designed For
Those in law enforcement and those not yet in law enforcement but have an interest in this subject matter.
Hours
40 Hours
Units
1.0 Semester Unit
Certification
P.O.S.T. Certification pending; Certificate awarded upon completion.
Requirements
Students are REQUIRED to bring their own fingerprint magnifier equipped with a Henry Disk. Fingerprint ridge counters are also recommended but not required.
Location
3095 Yerba Buena Road
San Jose, CA 95135-1598
Fees
$205.00
All classes require full payment or a designated deposit at time of reservation (Cashier's Check Payable to SBRPSTC, MasterCard, Visa). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available. All fees subject to change.Meeting days/times
Class meets daily 8am to 5pm
Lodging
Reservations
Agency personnel: please email or phone in the following information:
- Agency Name
- Training Officer (TO) Name
- TO's Email Address
- Phone Number
- Names of Attendee/s
Self-sponsored individuals for Basic Academy, Modular Program and/or Requal courses: Click here for complete reservation details and to download registration documents. You can make a reservation by phone with a minimum required deposit; however, all registration documents and course fees must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start date of the course.
Reservation questions? Call (408) 270-6458 or email: sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov.
Cancellation / Refund Policy
Out of consideration for people who are on a waiting list please cancel your reservation no later than 21 days prior to first day of class. After the 21-day cancellation period, students will forfeit $50.00. Substitutions or transfer of registration to another (qualified public safety) member is permitted.
Course Cancellation
Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached for the course three weeks before the class begins, the class will be cancelled, and deposits will be refunded in full.
*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NO EXCEPTIONS. When possible students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at anytime by the State Chancellor's office may require collection of additional fees from students. We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Money Order, Cashier's Check, Cash or Agency Billing (by arrangement). Make Money Order or Cashiers Checks payable to: SBRPSTC
Out of State or Non-Affiliated students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and one (1) day prior to state of college semester are subject to "out of state" college registration fees in addition to the fees listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.
This program is presented through the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium of Community Colleges (SBRPSTC), which includes Evergreen Valley College, Gavilan College, Monterey Peninsula College, Ohlone College, DeAnza College, Hartnell College and the College of San Mateo. This program will be funded, transcript and certified for college credit through one of these accredited institutions.