CJFS 3440 - Forensic Fingerprint Examination

Goals: To understand the scientific foundations of fingerprint analysis, develop skills in the examination of fingerprints, and 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.

Taught: Annually, spring

Prerequisite: CJFS 3400, grade of C- or higher

Credits: 4