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Please note that some of the training courses in this section, although not co-sponsored by the IAI, may have been approved by the respective IAI Certification Boards for certification and re-certification. Please also note it is your responsibility to confirm that any training courses you take have been approved by the appropriate Certification Board to count toward certification requirements.  Approved Training Course lists are available under each Certification Board's webpage.  Please refer to the individual training class posting for information or contact the course provider for additional information.

 

There is a $25 posting fee for each course.

 

The following classes are listed in chronological order. Click on the title to view the details of the class.

 

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Ongoing Online Courses

Online Courses will be listed for a maximum of 4 months


Uncover Forensics: FRICTION RIDGE EXAMINATION - PART 1; 40-hour online, self-paced course - IAI approved!

 | $695.00 | 
This course provides fundamental skills and knowledge needed to perform friction ridge examinations. Topics include the history of friction ridge examination, the structure and formation of friction ridge skin, features of impressions (i.e. ridge flow, minutiae, creases, and more), classification rules, and ABIS searching. Also covered is the friction ridge examination process ACE-V, with topics such as suitability/value Contact us with any questions at contact@uncoverforensics.com or (707) 731-6953 www.uncoverforensics.com with Instructor Brianne Breedlove FORENSIC TRAINING an Uncover Forensics training course 40-hour online, self-paced course IAI approved for 40 hours of Latent Print initial certification training, and 40 hours of Tenprint initial and recertification training determinations, conducting side-by-side comparisons, tips for more efficient and easier comparisons, options for conclusions, and various types of verification

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Uncover Forensics: INTRODUCTION TO LATENT PRINT PROCESSING; 40-hour online, self-paced course - IAI approved!

 | $695.00 | 
This course aims to provide training in the location and recovery of human remains. Participants will learn techniques that will maximize evidence recovery for outdoor scenes. This course will also introduce the application of archaeological theory and methodology to crime scene examination. This course is ideal for professionals responsible for the recovery of evidence and/or human remains. Professional archaeologists, personnel from ME / coroner offices, crime scene units, forensic labs, first responders, and law enforcement officers will all benefit from this program.

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Uncover Forensics: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE; 8-hour online, self-paced course

 | $220.00 | 
This course is designed to meet accreditation requirements for training in the application of ethical practices in forensic science. The training covers general ethics and morals and how that differs from professional ethics. Topics include what defines “good” ethics, considerations for professional ethics and scientific excellence in forensic science, how to establish and enforce a code of ethics, and runs through ethical scenarios that occur in dayto-day work as a forensic scientist. The training also explores real-world examples of bad professional ethics in forensic Science and considers what ethical violations occurred in each.

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Uncover Forensics: OUTDOOR SCENE PROCESSING & FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOG; 40-hour online, self-paced course

 | $695.00 | 
This course is designed to meet accreditation requirements for training in the application of ethical practices in forensic science. The training covers general ethics and morals and how that differs from professional ethics. Topics include what defines “good” ethics, considerations for professional ethics and scientific excellence in forensic science, how to establish and enforce a code of ethics, and runs through ethical scenarios that occur in dayto-day work as a forensic scientist. The training also explores real-world examples of bad professional ethics in forensic Science and considers what ethical violations occurred in each.

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Uncover Forensics: DOCUMENTATION OF BLOOD EVIDENCE; 24-hour online, self-paced course - IAI approved!

 | $480.00 | 
The goal of this course is to provide the basic knowledge and skill sets needed to locate blood evidence at scenes and on items, and document blood evidence in an appropriate manner for court and for analysis/reconstruction at a later time. Students are taught methods for estimating the area and angle of impact, area of convergence, and area of origin of blood stains. Students are additionally taught methods for locating latent blood evidence such as ALS, UV, infrared ligh sources, as well as chemical enhancements such as Bluestar and Leuco Crystal Violet. Documentation requirements, photographic techniques & requirements (low light & comparative/to scale), and testimony limitations for blood evidence are also covered. This course is beneficial for any personnel responsible for responding to and collecting evidence from crime scenes. a

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Uncover Forensics: “H.I.T.C.H.S.” – A Simplified Approach to Plantar Friction Ridge Skin Comparisons; 8-hour online, self-paced course - IAI approved!

 | $175.00 | 
This course is designed to give examiners a useful skill set in what has otherwise been an underrepresented area of friction ridge examination - plantar impressions. Principal topics include regions/topography of plantar skin, helpful hints in recognition of plantar friction ridge skin, techniques for easier searching and comparisons, as well as how to obtain plantar major case prints. Additionally included is a brief history of friction ridge examination and early researchers, and the biology and morphology of friction ridge skin. Students will get a chance to participate in multiple side-by-side comparisons of plantar impressions in order to practice their new skills and gain experience with them.

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Uncover Forensics: Bias Awareness and Mitigation in Friction Ridge Examination; 4-hour online, self-paced course

 | $100.00 | 
This course provides a basic overview of cognitive bias, what causes it and how to help mitigate it. The training includes the application of bias in relation to friction ridge examination, what increases the risk of bias in friction ridge examination and potential methods for minimizing those risks. Also covered are "debiasing" techniques, risk factors for cognitive bias, and methods for reducing the risk of cognitive bias.

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Uncover Forensics: Just Swab It! - Biological Evidence Recovery; 8-hour online, self-paced course - IAI approved!

 | $175.00 | 
The collection of biological evidence can sometimes be more complicated than it appears. The “just swab it” mindset is not as clear and concise as one might think. This interactive course explores the types of evidence we swab, swabbing materials, the different methodologies used in swabbing, swabbing on crime scenes, swabbing evidence, working with your forensic laboratory, understanding DNA analysis results and answering questions in court.

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Uncover Forensics: “Courtroom Testimony for Friction Ridge Examiners" 16 Hour Self-Paced Course

16 Hours | $300.00 | 
This course is presented in an entirely online, on-demand format to enable examiners to work at their own pace and in their own time. This is an introductory testimony class that covers basic courtroom procedure, examples of questions to expect during friction ridge testimony, and how to prepare to testify as an expert witness in friction ridge examination. Topics include legal rules of evidence, general courtroom procedure, common questions and defense challenges during friction ridge testimony, how to write a CV, the process of voir dire, verbal and non-verbal communication tips, and tactics for combating anxiety. Download a brochure


Uncover Forensics: “T.H.I.N.K.”- Practical Techniques for Palm Print Comparisons 24 Hour Self-Paced Course

24 Hours | $425.00 | 
The purpose of this course it to provide beneficial skills and knowledge applicable to the performance of friction ridge examinations of the palmar surfaces of human beings. Principal topics covered by the course include a brief history of friction ridge examination, the structure and morphology of friction ridge skin and the human hand, the dermatoglyphics and the topography of palmar friction ridge skin (including palmar regions, pattern areas and creases), how to conduct side-by-side comparisons, and helpful tips for easier recognition of palmar friction ridge skin for efficient searching and comparisons. Download a brochure


RS&A ONLINE – Common Sense Digital Imaging for Latent Print Examiners:

16 Hours | Introductory Price $350.00 | 30 Day Access
How often do you think about ethics as a latent print examiner? Do you consider ethics during your testimony? How do you address ethical issues within your agency? What is your procedure to handle things that fall into that dreaded gray area? Download the flyer or more information is available from www.RonSmithandAssociates.com.


RS&A ONLINE – Essential Camera Operations and Controls:

16 Hours | $350.00 | 30 Day Access
This essential online course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the operations and controls of a digital camera. You will learn what the various controls do, and more importantly, why you use them or one versus another. Download the flyer or more information is available from www.RonSmithandAssociates.com.


RS&A ONLINE – Palm Prints Searching Smart:

40 Hours | $600.00 | 90 Day Access
RS&A is excited to announce our first full length online training course, Palm Prints Searching Smart! This course is guaranteed to teach Latent Print Examiners how to search for latent palm prints smart, as opposed to searching hard. Download the flyer or more information is available from www.RonSmithandAssociates.com.


RS&A ONLINE – Crime Scene and Evidence Photography:

36 Hours | $600.00 | 90 Day Access
RS&This course is designed for personnel who need to document crime scenes in more difficult lighting conditions and hard-to photograph types of related evidence. These more advanced techniques would typically be used by evidence technicians or crime scene specialists for specific types of evidence. In order to get the most out of this course, you should already understand the basic operations of a digital camera and flash. This course will include a brief review of basic controls including shooting modes, focus, exposure controls and compensation, lens/perspective distortion, white balance and flash usage. If you do not have a very good understanding of the basic camera controls/topics just listed, it is highly recommended that you take the course Essential Camera Operations and Controls before this course or you could have difficulty understanding and proceeding through this more advanced course. Download the flyer for more information is available from www.RonSmithandAssociates.com.


RS&A ONLINE – Ethical Considerations in Latent Print Examination and Testimony:

4 Hours | $100.00 | 30 Day Access
RS&This novel 4-hour course will offer a diverse blend of lectures, external reading assignments, case studies and thought exercises to provide sound guidance in answering some difficult questions, such as: What are ethics and how do they interact with morality and integrity? How do ethics affect latent print examiners? What are some underlying motives for unethical behavior? How do you avoid overstating the strength of evidence during testimony? How should we handle ethical dilemmas? Do we have an ethical responsibility to clearly report exculpatory results? Is it unethical to go ’opinion shopping‘? Download the flyer or more information is available from www.RonSmithandAssociates.com.


RS&A ONLINE – Social Media Fingerprints and Other Inadvertently Photographed Ridge Detail:

8 Hours | $300.00 | 30 Day Access
RS&Many investigators – let alone fingerprint examiners – are either unaware of an entire world of possible identifying evidence contained in inadvertently photographed hands and other ridge detail areas, or they are unsure of how to utilize this type of modern evidence. In our current society, digital cameras are everywhere and are used constantly – from regular pictures of day-to-day life to images posted on social media and websites. Just like regular citizens, criminals take images of a multitude of objects, people, and locations. These images can be discovered during routine online investigations or whilst executing search warrants. Some images are occasionally deemed incriminating – such as a felon holding a firearm in their hand, or a pedophile with their hand visible in a compromising position. However, these images can usually only be used as evidence (or at the very least much stronger evidence) if an identification can be made to the ridge detail visible in the image. Download the flyer or more information is available from www.RonSmithandAssociates.com.


RS&A ONLINE – How Smart People Manage Latent Print Examiners by Exposing Some Dumb Ideas:

4 Hours | Introductory Price $100.00 | 30 Day Access
You have now been given or assigned the responsibility of being the manager of a Latent Print Unit. Hopefully, you have the technical knowledge to perform as the senior technical person for the unit. If not, then you probably need to be looking for a different version of this training. If you are an experienced latent print examiner, then this short program of instruction is for you. Making decisions based upon best industry practices sounds fine and good, but what does that mean? How do I fill the positions within my unit? How do I get the most production out of my staff of latent print examiners without sacrificing accuracy? How do I design a set of operation manuals which will keep us on track without impeding our examination of casework? How do I achieve buy-in from my staff members to how I wish the unit to function? How do I help them grow professionally? How do I properly handle the mistakes, which will most certainly occur? How do I ensure that the testimony they provide in court is consistent with the agency’s position and consistent with the industry recommendations? These questions and more will be addressed in this training program. Hopefully, you will find it helpful in the management of your unit. The International Association has approved this RS&A online course for 4 Hours of continuing education credits for Latent Print Examiner Certification and Re-Certification. Visit us online for complete details and to enroll today: www.RonSmithandAssociates.com.


HD Forensics Medicolegal Death Investigators Continuing Education Opportunities :

HD Forensics, Dennis Dirkmaat, Ph.D., D-ABFA, and Sp. Ag Michael Hochrein, FBI (ret) now offer a series of online, on-demand, at-your-own-pace continuing education courses (4 and 8 hrs) in Forensic Archaeology and Outdoor Crime Scene Reconstruction. Topics include how to properly process the outdoor surface-scattered scene involving human remains, how to excavate and interpret the buried body features, and protocols for dealing with the human victims at fatal fire scenes. Numerous actual forensic case recoveries are discussed in each course. For more information, download our flyer, or please visit our website HDForensics.com.


HD Forensics Medicolegal Death Investigation Short Course: Forensic Archaeology :

HD Forensics, Dennis Dirkmaat, Ph.D., D-ABFA, and Sp. Ag Michael Hochrein, FBI (ret) present an online, on-demand, at-your-own-pace university-level short course in Forensic Archaeology and Outdoor Crime Scene Reconstruction (34 hours). This course will focus on how best to process outdoor forensic scenes to produce the most accurate reconstructions of past events. Video lectures by forensic anthropology experts will be presented via well-illustrated and informative PowerPoints, supplemented with instructional video vignettes demonstrating methods through virtual in-the-field practical recovery exercises of a mock surface scatter and buried body feature. Topics covered include large-scale searches; scene notation; photographic and mapping protocols; remote sensing; and forensic entomological collection strategies. Numerous actual forensic outdoor cases will also be highlighted. The course has been certified by the Pennsylvania Coroner’s Education Board, International Association of Investigators (IAI), and American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABDMI). For more information, download our flyer, or please visit our website HDForensics.com.


HD Forensics Medicolegal Death Investigation Short Course: Fatal Fire Victim :

HD Forensics, Dennis Dirkmaat, Ph.D., D-ABFA, and Sp. Ag Michael Hochrein, FBI (ret) present an online on-demand, at-your-own-pace university-level short courses in Fatal Fire Victim Recovery and Interpretation (20hrs). This course will focus on how best to process the outdoor forensic scenes involving human victims in order to produce the most accurate reconstructions of past events. Video lectures by forensic anthropology experts are presented via voice narrated, richly illustrated and informative PowerPoints. Topics to be covered include how human bodies burn, advanced forensic archaeological methods for locating and recovering the fire victim, scene mapping protocols, and interpretation of the burn patterns on the human remains. For more information, download our flyer, or please visit our website HDForensics.com.


Ideal Innovations, Inc. is offering Online Courses:

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is excited to announce the official launch of our new online facial examination course offerings!

Have you heard about Facial Identification or Facial Recognition but don’t know what exactly either of them are? Are you interested in understanding what it takes to do a facial comparison? Then the 4-hour class is for you! The class will cover a high-level overview of the basic tenants of the Facial Identification Discipline. You will have the opportunity to test your skills with a couple of comparisons as well as interact with a skilled instructor to answer questions during the class!

Has your agency recently acquired a facial recognition system? Are you adjudicating candidate lists from a facial recognition system? Then the 16-hour course is for you! Created to the FISWG standard for minimum training requirement for use of a facial recognition system, topics covered at a high level will include history, science & anatomy, morphological features of the face, and comparison methodologies. This class will be offered as both a 2-full day class and a 4-half day class and include on-line interaction to provide the student an opportunity to ask questions of our highly skilled instructors. Visit us at http://i3face.com/online for more information!

 

ForensicED.org Online Continuing Education and Training in Forensic Sciences

RTI International's Center for Forensic Sciences Continuing Education Program offers online forensic science courses in crime scene investigation, forensic anthropology, law enforcement, forensic laboratory analysis, latent prints and many more areas. For a complete list of our online courses visit our training page, www.ForensicRTI.org where all of our online forensic science courses are listed.