This course is designed to incorporate chemistry and alternative light sources to locate, process and document both friction ridge and bloodstain patterns.

In addition to the intensive "hands-on" use of the latest fingerprint chemicals related to organic fingerprint residue, this forum will also examine the skills and knowledge needed to perform presumptive blood testing to identify a stain as blood, as well as locate invisible blood. Additionally, you will be introduced to the latest bloodstain pattern enhancement chemicals for fingerprints and footwear.  

While no prerequisite is required for this training, it is intended for experienced Crime Scene Technicians and Criminal Investigators.  All lab exercises will be accompanied by lecture in order to prepare you to testify to the use of the product and the resulting evidence developed.  As chemicals will be used during the lab exercises, appropriate clothing is recommended.

Topics include:
•  Science of friction ridge patterns
•  "Super-Glue" Cyanoacrylate A-Z
•  Print development on human skin
•  Application of light energy
•  Presumptive blood testing
•  Bloodstain pattern chemical development
•  Blood detection with luminol
•  Photography techniques