$595 EARLY REGISTRATION UNTIL NOV 20
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course provides an extensive practical application of Friction Ridge Comparisons using both fingerprints and palm prints. Instruction also encompasses the scientific methodologies of examinations on friction ridge impressions as well as the scientific basis for friction ridge identification (individualization). Students will be trained in the presentation of expert testimony as well as courtroom demeanor. The class will then participate in an introduction to moot court presentations.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- Fingerprint Identification
- Palmprint Identification
- ACE-V Methodology
- Friction Ridge Comparisons
- Fingerprint Individualization
- Fingerprint Pattern Interpretation
- Fingerprint Pattern Comparison
- Comparison of Latent Fingerprint Impressions
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Walter Henson retired as the Manager of the Fingerprint Processing Bureau after over 27 years with the Texas Department of Public Safety. His previous positions included; Automated Fingerprint Identification (A.F.I.S.) Project Assistant, LiveScan Coordinator for the State of Texas, and Forensic Scientist in the Latent Print Section at the DPS Crime Laboratory in Austin, Texas. Walter holds an instructor certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and has taught classes throughout the State on the Development and Comparison of Latent Prints. Walter has conducted advanced training classes at the Texas DPS Academy and made presentations for the Texas Division of the International Association for Identification and the Texas Rangers. Walter has traveled extensively across the state conducting training classes on AFIS and LiveScan. He has been accepted as an expert witness on fingerprint identification and comparison in State and Federal Court. Walter is the past-president of the Texas Division of the International Association for Identification and has chaired several committees for the TDIAI. He is also a member of the AFIS-Internet Organization. Water continues to teach and consult across Texas and other states.