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FBI
Laboratory Specialized Training Program
Digital
Imaging
of Evidentiary Photography
This two week course is intended for law enforcement personnel whose agencies have electronic imaging capabilities and are currently working in this field. Candidates should have advanced concentrated studies in computer operating systems such as: Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional and image management software such as Adobe Photoshop. This course will explore digital imaging technology (photography) and parallel it with traditional silver halide film photography (analog photography). The course introduces the student to imaging technology that involves: capture devices, capture storage media, enhancement techniques, archival media for storage, image management requirements for standard operating procedure (SOP) manual, legal admissibility in court, gathering, standardizing and publishing information for law enforcement agencies by the Scientific Working Group on Imaging Technologies (SWGIT), and Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis Study and Technology” (SWGFAST). Additional information that will be covered is digital imaging and silver halide film photography of physical evidence at crime scenes and in crime laboratories. Throughout this course, the student will “set-aside” what their department’s involvements are with digital imaging and silver halide film photography; that is, the type of equipment used, how they use it, the advantages and limitations that exist, and the current SOP. Students will apply all the technology discussed as if their department has unlimited funding. At the end of this course, students will make recommendations for implementing these new technologies to improve productivity. The students will be able to recommend changes to their SOP to reflect the new approach using the current budget and for an enhanced budget.
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