Students MUST have a laptop computer with either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements installed.

Forensic Imaging is becoming more incorporated into the daily tasks of forensic personnel. From video to fingerprint to picture enhancement, programs such as Photoshop, are being used by forensic professionals to analyze evidence like never before.

But why use Photoshop? Simple answer--to enhance images of fingerprints, namely improving sharpness/contrast, and isolating fingerprints from patterned or color backgrounds.(http://blogs.adobe.com/crawlspace/2005/11/photoshop_work.html).

This 2 day, 16 hour wokshop outlines the enhancement processes used in a forensic environment, specifically on fingerprints. You will be able to examine and use Photoshop applications to analyze and enhance images.In addition, you will be taught the fundamentals of layers and the use of these layers when enhancing fingerprints.

Topics and Concepts Introduced:

Photoshop Layers
Image analysis and enhancement
Scanning Processes
How Photoshop Enhances vs. Changes the Print
Enhancing latent prints
Fingerprint processing
Challenges of Difficult Prints
Case Examples

Certificate of Completion included

You'll be provided a disc that contains the material needed to peform the actions/processes.

This is a hands-on training workshop. Students MUST have a laptop computer with either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements installed. Prior knowledge of Photoshop is helpful but not required.

Your Instructor

Sheri Orellana, Crime Scene Investigator, Pomona Police Department, Pomona, CA, has over 20 years of experience in the field of crime scene investigation, latent print identification, and forensic photography. She is recognized as a forensic expert and is President of Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers (SCAFO.org).

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FAQs

What must I bring to the event?

Please bring your laptop computer. Your computer must have installed either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You may contact the Organizer via email at:

terriarmenta@forensictrainingunlimited.com

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You do not need to bring your ticket. You will be checked in once you sign in for the workshop.

What is the refund policy?

If the workshop, a full refund will be issued. If you are unable to attend the workshop after you've registered, you must notify the organizer 10 days prior to the event to receive a full refund. After 10 days, partial refund will be issued. Partial refund is full registration less $50.