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Understanding the problems and supplying the

solu�ons….

With over 75 years fingerprint experience within the Company from both a prac��oner level

through to the management of an en�re Fingerprint Bureau and Chemical Development facility,

we offer bespoke training packages which are adapted to fulfil the needs of the Client.

As no two organisa�ons are the same their needs will also be different, so as there is no ‘one

size fits all’ scenario, our Courses can be altered either by dura�on or content dependent on

the abili�es of the Students.

Whilst the ’core’ of Fingerprint Associates Limited is seemingly small, we have a cadre of highly

qualified Consultants and Trainers from a wide pool of specialisms available who work with us.

From Crime Scene Examina�on, Major Crime Scene Management, Fingerprint Development,

Expert Comparison, Shoemark Coding and Comparison, General Forensic Science work and Spe-

cialised Forensic Science Work through to Court Presenta�on Skills, we can assist you.

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

Recent contracts have taken us

worldwide, literally.

From establishing a Fingerprint Bu-

reau for an organisa�on in Nigeria

for staff that had no fingerprint

knowledge through to the provision

of refresher training in chemical

development to the South African

Police, the challenges have been

exci�ng but achievable.

However a large part of our work is

not in training or even overseas.

Fingerprint Associates Limited is one

of the United Kingdoms most re-

spected Independent Fingerprint

Consultancies, providing the Crimi-

nal Jus�ce System with not only a

’fresh’ eye at disputed fingerprint

evidence, but the ability to provide a

complete holis�c ’cradle to grave’

approach to fingerprint develop-

ment in our own facility, through to

the comparison and analysis of fin-

germarks and the provision of Expert

Witness Reports for the Courts.

Fingerprint Associates Limited Defence Experts and Training Providers

Course Outlines

Fingerprint Related Courses

Chemical Treatment and Development

Basic Course:

Dura�on: 2 weeks

Target Audience: New starters and persons returning to the Laboratory a>er prolonged peri-

ods of absence

Content: This course is aimed at those persons who have had li?le or no experience in

the Fingerprint Development Laboratory. It will cover all aspects of:

• Health and Safety

• Working prac�ces

• Expecta�ons of both the Employee and Employer

• Fingerprint recogni�on and pa?ern iden�fica�on

• Basic Chemical and physical treatments i.e. Powdering, Ninhydrin, Cy-

anoacrylate fuming (superglue)

• Marking up developed marks and photography

All aspects of this course follow the recommenda�ons of the UK Home Office

Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST).

Assessment: All assessments for this course are undertaken by both prac�cal and theory

examina�ons

It is assumed that the Client has the facili�es either in house, or at a local ins�tu�on to enable

this course to proceed. In certain circumstances it may be possible to loan / rent equipment

from certain manufacturers of specialist cabinets and filtra�on systems.

From complete beginners, through to advanced refresher training and assessment, these courses can

be mixed and matched to suit your needs.

Did you know...

Superglue can be used to develop

fingermarks.

Ethyl cyanoacrylate polymerises on

latent fingerprints and leaves a

white fingermark which can then be

photographed. Some�mes it is nec-

essary to stain this mark with a fluo-

rescent dye to make it visible of

lightly coloured backgrounds.


Chemical Treatment and Development

Advanced Course:

Dura�on: 2 weeks

Target Audience: Fingerprint Development staff with prac�cal working experience in an opera�onal laboratory

Content: Enhancing on the knowledge base and skills gained on the Basic Course. It will cover all aspects of:

• Sequen�al Chemical Development

• Working with Fluorescence

• Wet Powders and Powder Suspensions

• Blood reagents

• Chemical Treatments at a Crime Scene

• Fluorescence Photography

All aspects of this course follow the recommenda�ons of the UK Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technolo-

gy (CAST).

Assessment: All assessments for this course are undertaken by both prac�cal and theory examina�ons

It is assumed that the Client has the facili�es either in house, or at a local ins�tu�on to enable this course to proceed. In certain circum-

stances it may be possible to loan / rent equipment from certain manufacturers of specialist cabinets and filtra�on systems.




Fingerprint Training

Ini�al Course:

Dura�on: From 3 weeks +

Target Audience: For Students who have no prac�cal experience in Fingerprint Iden�fica�on

Content: The content of this course will cover:

• History of Fingerprint Iden�fica�on

• Human biology with regard to fric�on ridge forma�on

• Fingerprint Iden�fica�on - the theory of ACE-V

• Prac�cal fingerprint iden�fica�on exercises (fingerprint form to fingerprint form)

• Introduc�on to latent print examina�on


It is assumed that the Client will provide the basic equipment necessary to enable this course to proceed, such equipment as magnifying

glasses, adequate sea�ng, desks and ligh�ng (table lights)




Fingerprint Training

Advanced Course:

Dura�on: From 3 weeks +

Target Audience: For Students who have an understanding of, and prac�cal experience in, Fingerprint Iden�fica�on

Content: The content of this course will cover:

• Latent Print Iden�fica�on

• Digit Determina�on

• ACE-V and Ridgeology

• Prac�cal fingerprint iden�fica�on exercises (covering both FP & Latent prints )

• Court presenta�on skills, from wri�ng a statement to presen�ng evidence in Court.


It is assumed that the Client will provide the basic equipment necessary to enable this course to proceed, such equipment as magnifying

glasses, adequate sea�ng, desks and ligh�ng (table lights)



Other Forensic Courses

Crime Scene Examina�on

Crime Scene Management

Shoemark Coding & Iden�fica�on

Forensic Entomology

Other specialisms can be arranged, please speak to us.

U�lising the knowledge of associates, we can offer the following courses:

What others have said

about us...

“David not only knows his subject

area of expertise frontwards and

backwards but is the one of those

unique people who can train oth-

ers by effectively communicating

what he knows and providing ex-

ample upon example of its appli-

cation. Whether it be theory or

application, David is the consum-

mate subject area expert in latent

fingerprint discovery, develop-

ment, and identification.

Whether in the laboratory or at

the scenes of crime, he is well

versed and up-to-date on all the

latest technology and chemical

development knowledge and

skills needed to get the most fo-

rensic information from latent fin-

gerprint discovery to development

to identification.

He exemplifies professionalism in

both word and deed. He is a

pleasure to work with, always

showing the upmost respect and

consideration for others”

Jim Lee - Foster & Freeman Ltd.

David Goodwin is the founder and Managing Director of the Company, with over 34 years

experience in fingerprints and over 18 of those as Head of Fingerprint Services for Northamp-

tonshire Police in the UK. David has also project managed the implementa�on of 3 major

fingerprint installa�ons into Northamptonshire Police.

Chris�ne Goodwin, a qualified and experienced teacher in her own right, is the Director of

Educa�on for the Company. Overseeing the quality aspects of our training.

Ian Sclater is a fingerprint expert with over 37 years experience and the former Deputy Head

of Bureau at Northamptonshire Police

Our People

“Do unto others….”

Our Ethos

The Company was formed in 2008 by David Goodwin (Managing Director) following a success-

ful career in UK Police Force Fingerprint Bureaux. In 2012 the Company established a Chemical

Development and photographic capability providing a ‘cradle to grave’ service.

Overseas contracts have included projects in Jamaica, Nigeria, South Africa

Our History

About Fingerprint Associates Limited

Fingerprint Associates Limited

8 The Sidings

Irthlingborough

Northamptonshire

NN9 5RZ

United Kingdom

+44 (0) 7846 401211 ph

+44 (0) 1604 533409 fax

www.fingerprint-associates.co.uk

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