Proficiency Testing for Fingerprint Examiners
Course detail
2022
| Session(s) | Location | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| no data- | no data- | no data- | no data- |
| Tuition | Accommodation | Full Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250.00 | no data- | no data- | $250.00 |
Notes
- Accommodations include arrival of student the night before course start date.
- Cost is based on the Single room with a shared bathroom priced at $ 95.00/night
- Travel grant funding may be available (for non-federal police agencies only)
Description
The proficiency testing is an integral part of a quality management system and assesses the performance of fingerprint examiners in performing independent casework examinations (Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation and Verification) of friction ridge impressions.
Proficiency also provides assurances that the overall performance of the Forensic Service Provider and its personnel are being monitored and evaluated, so that issues with quality can be identified and corrective actions taken.
Format and delivery
Online
- Length of course
- 5 hours (Participants will have 10 working days to complete their proficiency testing after registration).
- Class size
- A maximum of 30 participants per session
- Delivery setting
- Self-paced online testing
Learning outcomes
The objective of the proficiency testing is to assess fingerprint examiners with their ability to reach correct conclusions using the ACE-V process.
Eligibility and mandatory requirements
- The proficiency testing is made available to Canadian fingerprint examiners trained to competence.
- Registrants must have successfully completed a minimum eight-week course offered through external academic institutes (Canadian Police College, Ontario Police College) or a comparable internal Forensic Identification Section (FIS) course offered by the FIS organization or agency.
- Acceptance or refusal in the proficiency testing is at the discretion of the Canadian Police College (CPC).
Software requirements
The use and installation of the following is required to complete this test.
- CSIpix or any equivalent comparison software such as Adobe Photoshop
- Chrome or Microsoft Edge, with JavaScript and cookies enabled
- High Speed Internet Access (Cable or DSL)
You should also be able to open JPG, TIF, and ZIP files.
Assessment
- Success in the course is based on the completion of all required assignments
- Re-testing or re-evaluation is conducted at the discretion of the course instructor and participant's agency
Contact
For more details or other information about the course, please email cpcregistrar@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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