Fingerprint and Criminal History Record Training

Course Overview
Training and Records Testimony Team's Mission
Summer 2008 Schedule of Classes: Biometrics | Organizational | Skill Building
Catalog of Classes, Workshops, Overviews and Presentations
Directory of the Training and Records Testimony Team

Agencies must submit accurate and high-quality fingerprint images and criminal history data to ensure reliable and consistent searches are conducted within the Integrated Automated Forensic Identification System, or IAFIS. The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division offers up-to-date training to *authorized angencies for obtaining legible fingerprints and palmprints, as well as proper submission techniques free of charge! In addition, there are a variety of classes designed to assist agencies with the proper collection and submission of criminal history data.

*ORI number will be required upon registration

The CJIS Division offers a full catalog of training classes; however, the following classes are recommended specifically for obtaining and submitting legible fingerprints and palmprints:

1. Scientific Basics of Fingerprints – Classifying and Recording (1 day – 8 hours) (formerly “Taking Legible Fingerprints”)
2. Scientific Basics of Fingerprints – Classifying, Recording and Comparing (3 days – 24 hours)
3. Scientific Basics of Palmprints – Recording using FD-884 and the new FD- 884a (1 day – 8 hours)
4. The Scientific Basics of Fingerprints - For New Fingerprint Examiners (9 weeks)

The following classes are recommended specifically for collecting and submitting criminal history record data:

5. Understanding the Criminal History Record (1 day – 8 hours)
6. How To Read Rap Sheets (3 hours)
7. FBI - Criminal History Workshop (Customized to each agency)
8. Flash Form Training (2 days – 16 hours)

Our classes are offered in a variety of ways:

• Your venue (office/facility, etc. with minimum staff required)
• The CJIS Division ( Clarksburg, West Virginia)
• Video teleconferencing (at your local FBI field office, college, university, etc.)
• Webcast (Internet)
• Law Enforcement Online (LEO) Chat (2nd Wednesday of each month)
• Fliers/Pamphlets/Videos/CDs/DVDs
• Training materials (Train the Trainer)

Please contact us for a catalog of the most current classes, workshops, and presentations being offered by the Biometric Services Section’s Training and Records Testimony Team:

Phone - 304-625-3541
Fax - 304-625-2337

You can also access our information online:

Internet - www.leo.gov (call 304-625-2618 for access to LEO)

• From the LEO Home Page, click on the SIGS tab
• Click on Public SIGS
• Click on the CJIS Seal/Logo
• Click on the hyperlink “Biometric Services Section – Training and Records Testimony Team”
• Once you get into our page, there are several options from there including a link to all CJIS Training Courses offered free of charge!

Internet - www.fbi.gov

• From the FBI Home Page, located under “Learn About Us,” click on “Fingerprints” of “Fingerprints and Training”
• Located under “All About Fingerprints”, click on “Fingerprint and Criminal History Record Training”

The following is the most current catalog of classes, workshops, and/or presentations being offered by the Biometric Services Section’s Training and Records Testimony Team (TRTT). This list provides you many opportunities for development cost free! If there is something you would like to see added to the menu, please feel free to let us know.

A new feature we are offering is “Course Mapping.” This feature allows supervisors, managers, and our customers in the law enforcement community to “build your own” training event! Based on what you want to accomplish, one of our staff will work with you to identify a complete training event for your team, group, unit, or agency. For example: you may want to organize a two/three day or even a week long “retreat” or functional training event for your staff. Simply contact the TRTT and tell us your goals and the classes, workshops, or overviews from our catalog you want on your agenda. We will work with you on selecting a set of dates, securing a classroom or location, and tailoring a training event to meet your needs. Please contact us for more information or to set up your event!

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To uphold and support the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of identification services by providing the highest quality customer service to all internal and external entities.

Training and Records Testimony Team's Functional Statement

The Training and Record Testimony Team is responsible for coordinating, developing, and providing Biometric Services Section employees with all training and materials needed to successfully perform their functions.

Team members develop/implement initiatives to enhance the learning opportunities for all CJIS employees. The TRTT coordinates mandatory developmental training for the section's employees and plans policy and motivational conferences for the section.

The Terminal Agency Coordinators (TACs) of the Team are responsible for all NCIC Certification/Re-certification within BSS.

Externally, the TRTT provides training and guidance in the proper preparation/processing of criminal history record data and fingerprint submissions to various international, federal, state, and local law enforcement/criminal justice agencies.

The TRTT tailors external classes to each request and ensures any reject issues are addressed during the training.

The TRTT proactively communicates training opportunities/topics with external agencies via telephone, e-mail, web pages, various publications, and participation in law enforcement/criminal justice educational conferences.

The TRTT fosters relationships with organizations involved with Criminal History Information and Fingerprint Disciplines. The TRTT is also responsible for providing Expert Fingerprint Witness Testimony.

CTPE denotes an IAI - Certified Tenprint Examiner

Functional training mandated by the FBI for support employees to remain current in their position will not count toward the Continuing Education Program (CEP) Credit.

Please note Instructor listed is always subject to change without notice.

Classifying Fingerprints Using The Henry Classification Formula

This class instructs students in the three basic fingerprint pattern types and the classification pertaining to each. They will learn to select the proper deltas, cores, type lines, and other fingerprint characteristics, in order to assign an accurate and complete fingerprint classification and to formulate the Henry Classification following the classification of each finger.

Upon successful completion of this Program, employees will be considered FBI Certified Tenprint Examiners, and will be prepared to take the International Association for Identification (IAI) Tenprint Certification Test. Students must be approved by BSS management to participate in the FBI Certification Program prior to registration for this course.

Fingerprint History

Students will learn the history of fingerprints, early pioneers, and the science supporting their reliability, permanence, and uniqueness. This class will be beneficial for employees preparing to take the FBI Tenprint Certification Test.

Henry Classification Formula Refresher

Prerequisite(s) – Classifying Fingerprints Using Henry

Participants will learn how to formulate the Henry Classification. The class will be beneficial for employees preparing to take the FBI and/or International Association for Identification (IAI) Tenprint Certification Test.

Interpreting An FBI IAFIS Response

This course provides the student with information on an internal IAFIS record, as well as, the criminal history record response. Students will gain an understanding of the difference in the information available in the IAFIS and the information that can be disseminated to various types of contributors.

Manual Searching Using The Henry Classification System

Prerequisite(s) – Henry Classification Formula Refresher; Sequencing and Filing Using the Henry Classification System

Students will learn the process and methods used by the FBI’s CJIS Division to manually search (without the use of IAFIS as a tool) the hard copy fingerprint card files using the Henry Classification System.

Referencing The Henry Classification System

This course is designed to provide a refresher for employees who perform manual searching functions using the Henry Classification System.

Scientific Basics Of Fingerprints, Classifying And Recording (Formerly “Taking Legible Fingerprints”)

This class is for anyone interested in a basic knowledge of how to record/collect legible fingerprints. Students will learn to recognize fingerprint patterns, techniques for collecting fingerprints, guidelines for preparation of both criminal and civil fingerprint cards, and techniques on how to avoid fingerprint submissions from being rejected.

Scientific Basics Of Fingerprints, Classifying, Recording And Comparing (Formerly “Basic Pattern and Recognition”)

This course is for anyone interested in a basic knowledge of fingerprints. Participants will learn the basic fingerprint pattern types and classification formulas: Henry System, NCIC, and the IAFIS Pattern Classification. The instructor provides training that demonstrates proper procedures to effect an individualization or exclusion and recording legible fingerprints.

Scientific Basics Of Palmprints - Recording

This class is for anyone interested in a basic knowledge of how to record/collect legible Palmprints and Complete Friction Ridge Exemplars (formerly referred to as major case prints.)

Sequencing And Filing Using The Henry Classification System

Prerequisite(s): Henry Classification Formula Refresher

Students will learn the process and methods used by the FBI’s CJIS Division to sequence, file, and retrieve hard copy fingerprint cards using the Henry Classification System. This class will be beneficial for employees preparing to take the FBI and/or International Association for Identification (IAI) Tenprint Certification Test.

Introduction to DNA Overview

This one-hour overview provides an understanding of how the IAFIS makes fingerprint identification decisions and fingerprint non-identifications or determines that a comparison decision cannot be made.

Introduction To Ear Identification Overview

This one hour overview will focus on the characteristics of the ear and its development in the identification process. This overview is designed to prepare BSS employees for the Biometric Center of Excellence (BCOE).

Introduction To Scent Identification Overview

Introduction To Signature-Handwriting Identification Overview

Introduction To Vascular Identification Overview

Introduction To Voice Recognition Overview

This one hour overview will provide information on the history of voiceprint identification, the characteristics of the vocal column, how the voice is measured, and how it relates to the criminal investigative process. This overview is designed to prepare BSS employees for the Biometric Center of Excellence (BCOE).

TRTT Law Enforcement Online (LEO) Chat Conference

The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division hosts a monthly Biometric Services Section (BSS), Training and Records Testimony Team (TRTT) "Chat Conference" via the Law Enforcement Online (LEO) Chat Service on the second Wednesday of each month at 2PM.

The topic is different each month; however, dialogue is not strictly limited to the specific topic. Participants will have the opportunity, and are encouraged, to discuss any questions, comments, and/or concerns they have in connection with Tenprint or Criminal History Record matters. There will be TRTT Tenprint and Criminal History instructors, managers, and staff participating in the Chat Conferences prepared to address all your questions and inquiries.

The purpose of the TRTT's monthly Chat Conference is to provide and facilitate an informal discussion venue for the law enforcement community. This venue is one of many tools used by the TRTT to assist and support Law Enforcement with its training needs. The TRTT LEO Chat Conference offers different subjects for discussion each month and welcomes suggestions from participants for future sessions.

The TRTT provides the opportunity for participants to develop their questions/comments in advance of the Chat Conference by viewing the presentation on LEO the Friday before the Chat Conference. Transcripts from previous Chat Conferences can also be found there.

The moderator for the TRTT Chat Conference is Nikki Hermosilla who can be reached at 304-625-3541 . If you need assistance with connecting to the Chat Conference please contact the LEO Help Desk at 888-334-4536.

NOTE : Even though dates and times are prescheduled for certain classes, functional training and functional refresher training can be requested at any time. To request BSS Functional training, please complete the BSS Functional Training Request Form and submit it to Nikki Hermosilla in the BSS Training and Records Testimony Team, Module E-2.

NOTE : Once published, the BSS will not cancel class times/dates due to “low” attendance. Provided there is at least one student enrolled and confirmed, the class will continue as scheduled, however, changes in Instructor, and class location may occur at any time.

The following is the most current catalog of classes, workshops and/or presentations being offered by the Biometric Services Section’s Training and Records Testimony Team (TRTT). If you would like to take a class from the TRTT menu and you do not see it on the schedule, please contact us with your request. In addition, if there is something you would like to see added to the menu, please feel free to make your suggestion(s) to any TRTT Instructor or staff member!

A new feature we are offering: “Course Mapping.” This new feature allows supervisors, managers, and our customers in the law enforcement community to “build your own” training event! Based on what you want to accomplish, one of our staff will work with you to identify a complete training event for your Team, Group, Unit or Agency. For example: you may want to organize a two/three day or even a week long “retreat” or functional training event for your staff. You would simply contact the TRTT; tell us your goals and the classes, workshops or overviews from our catalog you want us to teach. We will work with you on selecting a set of dates, securing a classroom, or location, and then tailor a training event to meet your needs. Please contact any Instructor for more information, or to set up your event!

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Functional Training

• ACE-V for the Tenprint Examiner
• Administrative and Performance Training for Biometrics Services Section (BSS) Rating and Reviewing Officials
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification Preparation
• Answer Hits to Wants (AHTW) – (Internal only)
• Automated Fingerprint Image Compare
• Automated Processing (AP) – (Internal only)
• BSS Tour Training (Includes FIC Demonstration) – (Internal only)
• *Business Etiquette
• Civil Name Index ( CNI) – (Internal only)
• Classifying Fingerprints Using Henry
• Consolidation Specialist (CONSPEC) – (Internal only)
• Conversion of Manual Criminal History Records– (Internal only)
• Completing and Processing BSS Correction Forms– (Internal only)
• Dispositions (Federal) – (Internal only)
• Dispositions ( MRD) – (Internal only)
• Dispositions (State) – (Internal only)
• Document Specialist (DOCSPEC) – (Internal only)
• Expungements– (Internal only)
• FBI – Criminal History Certification – Tier One– (Internal only)
• FBI – Criminal History Workshop
• FBI Document History
• FBI Tenprint Certification – Tier One– (Internal only)
• FBI Tenprint Certification – Tier Two (IAI Tenprint Certification Preparation)
• Fingerprint History
• Flash Form Training (External)
• Flashes– (Internal only)
• Henry Classification Formula Refresher
• How to Prepare a BSS EC– (Internal only)
• How to Read BSS STAR Reports– (Internal only)
• How to Read Rap Sheets
• IAFIS on the Road – Virtual IAFIS
• *Impromptu Speaking
• Interpreting an FBI IAFIS Response (Internal)
• Introduction to Palmprints and Complete Friction Ridge Exemplars
• *Journey of a Dollar
• Locate– (Internal only)
• Logic Error Resolution (LER) – (Internal only)
• Mail Processing– (Internal only)
• Manual Comparison
• Manual Quality Check (QC) – (Internal only)
• Manual Searching Using the Henry Classification System
• Microfilm Operations– (Internal only)
• Miscellaneous Documents (MISCDOCI) – (Internal only)
• Monetary Instruments Handling (MIH) – (Internal only)
• Name Check (Double Rejects and AP) – (Internal only)
• NCIC Audit Procedures– (Internal only)
• New BSS Analyst Training– (Internal only)
• New BSS Assistant Training– (Internal only)
• New BSS Training Instructor Orientation– (Internal only)
• NICS Support– (Internal only)
• Quality Assurance and Product Verification– (Internal only)
• Recording Legible Fingerprints Using Live Scan-Mobile Device
• Scientific Basics of Fingerprints – Classifying and Recording (Formerly “Taking Legible Fingerprints”) – 1 Day
• Scientific Basics of Fingerprints – Classifying, Recording and Comparing (Formerly “Basic Pattern and Recognition”) – 3 Days
• Scientific Basics of Palmprints – Recording Using FD-884 and the New FD-884a (1 Day – 8 Hours)
• Scientific Basics of Fingerprints – New Fingerprint Examiners (9 Weeks)
• Scientific Basics of Fingerprints – WVU Forensics Program (15 Weeks)
• Sequencing and Filing Using the Henry Classification System
• Special Processing Center ( SPC) – (Internal only)
• Tenprint for Special Stops– (Internal only)
• The Data Behind the Fingerprints
• The FBI’s Tenprint and Criminal History Record “Error” Policy
• Understanding the Criminal History Record (External)

Overviews (approximately one-hour classes)