Advanced Latent Print Processing
Instructor:
Spl/Sgt Amanda Crooker, Michigan State Police (retired)
Course Description:
Instructed by a retired latent print examiner and crime scene responder with 25 years of experience in evidence collection. This course is designed to “brush up” on your latent print knowledge and skill set and then build upon that knowledge by introducing new techniques for the enhancement and colletion of latent prints. Students will receive hands-on experience covering techniques such as photography, powdering and lifting, collecting major case prints, superglue fuming, and advanced chemicals for print enhancement.
Topics
- A review of the basics
- Photography of latent prints
- Fingerprint powdering and lifting techniques
- Obtaining major case prints
- Superglue fuming
- Ninhydrin
- Small Particle Reagents
- Enhancement techniques for blood prints
Required Equipment:
Camera, DSLR Camera Kit, Macro Lens, Flash, Shutter Release, Tri-Pod, Memory Cards and Flashlight
Course Details:
- DATES: July 16 - 17, 2026
- TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- COST: $300.00 (Small Agency Group Discount – FREE)
- LOCATION: Oakland Police Academy 2900 Featherstone, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 - Location on Campus: Police Academy
- REGISTRATION: Email: policetraining@oaklandcc.edu or phone: (248) 232-4227
- 302 Funds Eligible -
*No shows WILL be billed unless cancellation is received FIVE days prior to the class*