CJFS 3445 - Latent Fingerprints

Goals: To understand and apply the current methods and procedures used in fingerprint collection, preservation, and development.

Content: This course covers the fundamentals and theory of identification techniques used in fingerprint development for processing crime scenes and evidence for latent prints, focusing on latent print development and preservation, including crime scene processing and blood prints. Students will learn and develop latent fingerprints on a variety of surfaces through practical laboratory and casework exercises as outlined by FBI and IAI standards.

Prerequisite: CJFS 3440 with a grade of C- or better

Credits: 2