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Updated the Fingerprint Interest Group (FIG) page with FIG #55; background and pressure distortion; submitted by Sandy Siegel.  You can send your example of unique distortion to Charlie Parker: Charles.Parker@ci.austin.tx.us.  For discussion, visit the CLPEX.com forum FIG thread.

From Forensic Identification Training Seminars: Josh Bergeron
is the new instructor for RSW-Plus!, replacing Glenn Langenberg. The
class is currently scheduled for September 15-19 in Indianapolis, IN.  Contact Bonnie@foridents.com for more information (888) 235-1230, or visit www.foridents.com.

Updated the Detail Archives
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we looked at only the abstract, summary and "further implications" of a relatively new 87-page paper by Simon Cole.

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Statistics for Fingerprint Examiners Course
by Glenn Langenburg
CLPEX post on Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:07 pm

Dear Colleagues,

I am happy to announce that the Minnesota BCA in St. Paul, Minn. will be offering an approximately 40 hour course in statistics for fingerprint examiners, August 25-29. The cost of the course: free. Yep, free. (other than your travel costs: travel, hotel, and meals, although we will try and provide continental breakfast and lunch).

Essentially the proposed 5 day course would involve a series of very basic lectures geared towards the forensic scientist with no background in statistics or probability theory. We would start with the general. Then towards midweek begin applying the general to specifics of forensic science. Finally we would have the opportunity to apply these concepts to fingerprint examinations. We will use a variety of tools to achieve this, including computer assisted calculations for statistics. We will also have the fortunate timing to have lectures from Mr. Cedric Neumann from the U.K. who would be visiting during this time as well.

Your total costs would consist of your travel expenses. Figure in air or car (we are on a northwest hub, so it is easy to get direct flights here), $100/night hotel (Sunday through Thursday). Class would end by 2 or 3 on Friday. The lab is approximately 2 miles from the hotel. If you/your agency will not fund the renting of a car, we can get you a ride.

This will be first come first serve (sort of), we can take up to 15 individuals, and we reserve the right to be selective (we would rather 1 or 2 from many agencies rather than 10 from 1 agency).

This course is recommended for examiners with at least 1 year of experience.

For specifics, please call me at (651) 793-2967 or email me at glenn.langenburg@state.mn.us

I hope those of you willing to explore this controversial topic and willing to brave new challenges in this field will consider this course. We will also as hosts, try and make you as comfortable as possible--so expect some social outings as well.

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