Police Academy Course Registration

Title: Advance Fingerprint Course

When:  February 2-6, 2026

Time:  8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Attire: Uniform/ Professional

Instructor: Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jessica Shields

This 40-hour course provides Officers and Detectives with intermediate-level training in processing crime scenes for latent fingerprint impressions using advanced chemical methods and contrasting fingerprint powders. Participants will learn chemical processing techniques, including using iodine, ninhydrin, cyanoacrylate, wet-wop, gentian violet, and silver nitrate, designed for complex surfaces and various substrates. Emphasis is placed on the proper sequence for chemical application to ensure optimal results. The course also covers powder processing methods, techniques for lifting developed prints, and specialized methods for identifying blood-specific latent and patent prints using Leucocrystal Violet. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises for mid-level fingerprint comparisons, culminating in a final assessment that involves analyzing and identifying 80 fingerprint lifts against known impressions.

*Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic Fingerprint Class.

PROGRAM COST:     BERGEN COUNTY $0.00               OUT-OF-COUNTY $250.00