Intermediate / Advanced Latent Print Comparisons
40-Hour Advanced Skill Development for Latent Print Examiners in Training
This 40-hour course is designed for students who have successfully completed a Basic Latent Print Comparisons course and possess a solid understanding of foundational friction ridge principles. Building on that knowledge, participants will begin with a brief refresher before progressing into a rigorous and immersive comparison program focused on more complex latent finger and palm impressions.
Students will refine their analytical skills, practice advanced comparison techniques, and learn methods to work more efficiently while maintaining precision and accuracy. Emphasis is placed on preparing participants to independently handle challenging casework and perform higher-level comparisons with confidence.
By the conclusion of this course, attendees will be better equipped to perform analytical work at an advanced level and will have strengthened the knowledge base and skill set needed to progress toward IAI certification as a Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE).