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RS&A INTERNATIONAL LATENT PRINT EXAMINER TRAINING ACADEMY

ACADEMY SCHEDULE
** CLASS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Week 1
Introduction to the Science of Friction Ridge Examination
Week 2
Essential Ridgeology Concepts
Week 3
Palm Print Comparison Techniques
Week 4
Digital Imaging for Latent Print Examiners
Week 5
Comparison and Evaluation Skill Development
Week 6
Analysis, Sufficiency Determinations, and Conclusions.
Week 7
AFIS Minutia Plotting, Automated Searching/Candidate Reviews and
Recording of Known Impressions / Inked and Live Scan
Week 8
Digital Photography
Week 9
Examination Documentation and Best Practices
Week 10
Basic Latent Print Processing
Week 11
Cognitive Processes / Footprints
Week 12
Comparison and Evaluation Skill Development
Week 13
Advanced Latent Print Processing
Week 14
Understanding Simultaneous and Distorted Impressions
Week 15
Courtroom Testimony Techniques / Success Instead of Survival
Week 16
Friction Ridge Expert Witness Testimony Techniques - Moot Court
Week 17
Exclusion and Inconclusive Decisions
Week 18
Complex Latent Print Examinations
Week 19
IAI Pre-Certification Test Preparation Training
Week 20
Finals Week, Oral Boards and Graduation Exercises

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