Hard Skills
AdvancedChemical Latent Print DevelopmentThe application of chemical reagents like ninhydrin, silver nitrate, and cyanoacrylate fuming to visualize invisible friction ridge impressions on various surfaces.
IntermediateAFIS System ProficiencyOperational knowledge of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems to input, search, and manage digital fingerprint records and biometric data.
ExpertRidge Detail ComparisonThe systematic analysis of minutiae such as bifurcations and ridge endings to determine matches between latent prints and known exemplars.
IntermediateEvidence Chain of CustodyRigorous documentation of the seizure, handling, and storage of evidence to ensure its integrity and admissibility in court.
IntermediateForensic Imaging and EnhancementUtilizing specialized digital photography and software to capture and clarify fingerprint images for better visualization and analysis.