Latent Print Support

Mission
The Latent Print Support Unit (LPSU) provides oversight and management of various programs and initiatives in support of the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS), Major Incident Management, Standards and Practices, and Technology Development and Training to maintain the Laboratory Division's ability to conduct and/or direct high-quality friction ridge examinations in a professional, competent manner and ensure compliance with FBI, Laboratory Division, and American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors - Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB)/International policies, procedures, and guidelines.

The Team
Supervisory fingerprint specialist, fingerprint specialists (Training, IAFIS, Technology & Development, Major Incident, and Standards and Practices), and physical science technicians

The Work

• Liaison with the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division and the criminal justice community on all latent print-related IAFIS issues;



• Coordinate the deployment of remote IAFIS search capabilities for the Disaster Squad or other special operations teams;



• Develop, implement, and manags the infrastructure for the Disaster Squad and other special operations teams, as well as the management of major/high profile investigations;



• Draft, implement, and maintais the LPOU and LPSU Quality Assurance Manual and Standards;



• Coordinate with the Division Quality Assurance & Training Unit and administer proficiency tests for LPOU and LPSU personnel; and



• Manage, coordinate, and direct the training programs for LPOU and LPSU physical scientist (forensic examiners); new LPOU and LPSU managers; and LPOU and LPSU continuing education training.

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