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Description
An introduction to the
historical background of the science of fingerprints
and legal aspects, how to recognize fingerprint
patterns and sections of the hand, terminology and
prints, and how to understand the New Automated
Fingerprint Identification Systems.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Chapter 2 Individualization
Chapter 3 Evidence
Chapter 4 Historical Overview and Scientific Foundation
of Fingerprint Identification
Chapter 5 Court Acceptance of Fingerprint Evidence
Chapter 6 Recent Court Challenges
Chapter 7 Scientific Basis of Friction Skin
Identification
Chapter 8 Fingerprint Pattern Interpretation
Chapter 9 Recording Inked Finger and Palm Prints
Chapter 10 Fingerprint Classification Systems
Chapter 11 Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems
Chapter 12 Evidence Prints
Chapter 13 Powder Development Of Latent Prints
Chapter 14 Chemical Development of Latent Prints
Chapter 15 Friction Ridge Identification
Chapter 16 Identification Philosophy
Chapter 17 The Expert Witness
Chapter 18 Court Presentation Of Fingerprint Evidence
Chapter 19 Deceased and Disaster Identification |
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Supplemental
Material
- PowerPoint presentations for
each chapter.
- Test Bank with written
examinations provided for every chapter.
- Lesson Plan Development Guide
for instructor use.
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Student Kits, Safety Equipment and Activities
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Today's students expect
more. They enjoy the hands-on experience that
professionals in the field practice every day. In
response to this need, the Curriculum Technology
team has integrated the tools, workbooks with lab
activities, demonstration videos, and related
supplies into complete lab systems to give your
courses and programs the "Wow!" factor today's
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Author(s)
Bill Leo, BS: Bill is a Forensic Identification
Specialist with the Scientific Services Bureau of the
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and serves as the
Crime Scene Investigation / Latent Print Section’s
training officer. Bill began his career with the
Latent Print Section of the Los Angeles Police
Department in 1976. Bill possesses a Master of Science
Degree in Criminology from Indiana State University, a
B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice from The Union
Institute, and a lifetime teaching credential in
Police Science. Bill is on the faculty of Rio Hondo
College and Long Beach City College. Bill has lectured
extensively and has provided expert witness testimony
on fingerprint identification and the scientific and
historical foundation of fingerprint evidence. Bill is
a Past-President of the Southern California
Association of Fingerprint Officers and is a Board
Certified Latent Print Examiner through the
International Association for Identification.
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