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1 F D I A I N E W S JANUARY MARCH 2009 SINCE OCTOBER 1961 Q U A R T E R L Y I S S U E FINGERPRINTS AFIS/ LIVE SCAN PHOTOGRAPHY BLOOD STAIN PATTERN FIREARMS QUESTION DOCUMENTS FORENSIC COMPOSITE ART FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY FOOTWEAR AND TIRE TRACK EXAMINATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS Visit our website at

2 2009 OFFICERS CHAIRPERSON SERGEANT AT ARMS CONFERENCE PLANNER EXHIBITOR COORDINATOR Gary Brannen Sumter County Sheriff s Office PO Box 2709 Bushnell, FL (352) gbrannen@sumtercountysheriff.org PRESIDENT Koren Colbert Bay County Sheriff's Office 3421 N Hwy 77 Panama City, FL (850) kcolbert@knology.net 1 st VICE PRESIDENT Erica Lawton-McWhite Broward Sheriff s Office 201 SE 6 Street, Rm. #1799 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (954) erica_lawtonmcwhite@sheriff.org 2 nd VICE PRESIDENT King Brown West Palm Beach Police Dept. 600 Banyan Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL (561) KBrown@wpb.org 3 rd VICE PRESIDENT Haria Haught Hernando Co. Sheriff s Office Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, FL (352) hhaught@hernandosheriff.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Frank Shonberger Coral Gables Police Department 85 Deer Run Miami Springs, FL (305) (305) (fax) fshonberger@pd.citybeautiful.net EDITOR Igor Pacheco Miami-Dade Police Department 9105 NW 25th Street, Rm. #2161 Miami, FL (305) IgorPacheco2000@yahoo.com HISTORIAN Paula Bolivar Miami-Dade Police Department 9105 NW 25th Street, Rm. #2154 Miami, FL (305) bolivarher@aol.com Danny Formosa Coral Gables Police Department 2801 Salzedo Street Coral Gables, FL (305) dformosa@pd.citybeautiful.net CHAPLIN Debbie Fischer Seminole County Sheriff s Off. 100 Bush Blvd. Sanford, FL (407) dfischer@seminolesheriff.org REGIONAL DIRECTORS REGION 1 Melissa Riley Adams Washington County Sheriff s Office 1293 Jackson Avenue Chipley, FL (850) adamscm9@bellsouth.net REGION 2 Daniel Gerard Alachua County Sheriff s Off SE Hawthorne Road Gainesville, FL (352) dgerard@alachuasheriff.org REGION 3 John Rees Hernando County Sheriff s Office 1890 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, Florida (352) jrees@hernandosheriff.org REGION 4 Joel Harrison Smith Port St. Lucie Police Department 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd Port St. Lucie, Florida (772) jsmith@cityofpsl.com REGION 5 Michael Gorden Miami-Dade Police Department 9105 NW 25th Street, Rm. #1134 Miami, FL (305) magorden@mdpd.com James Kammerer Voice (954) Fax (931) fdiaiconference@fdiai.org SPEAKER COORDINATOR Debbie Fischer Voice (407) fdiaispeaker@fdiai.org WEB MASTER James Kammerer Voice (954) fdiaiconference@fdiai.org IAI REGION REP. John Lazzaretto Voice (305) jlazz13@embarqmail.com John W. Tyler Tom W. Boen 1962 John F. Timmes 1963 Alex Russak 1964 William Knight 1965 Patrick Hickey 1966 William H. Scott, Jr Thomas J. Spurlock 1968 Charles W. Gilbert 1969 Douglas Monsoor 1970 Jim Wingate 1971 Fredrick A. Emrich 1972 Robert Grant 1973 Charles Jacobs 1974 William Leonard 1975 Thurman R. Ray 1976 Richard Snowberger 1977 Ronald Boswell 1978 Jim Murray 1979 Edgar T. Pickett Jr Richard Hall 1981 Martin McLeod 1982 Francis Hitchew 1983 Frank A. Reinhart 1984 PAST PRESIDENTS Bill Schade Voice (727) Fax (727) fdiaiexhibitor@fdiai.org FRANK A. REINHART SCHOLARSHIP FUND TRUSTEES Debbie Fischer (407) scholarship@fdiai.org Glen Calhoun (305) hcalhoun@mdpd.com John Lazzaretto (305) jlazz13@embarqmail.com Frank Shonberger (305) fshonberger@pd.citybeautiful.net William McQuay 1985 Charles W. Miller 1986 Walter J. Steeb 1987 James B. Gettemy 1988 John Lazzaretto 1989 Samuel McMullin 1990 Herman Moulden 1991 Kathleen L. Taft 1992 Glen Calhoun 1993 Julie Shoff 1994 Frank Shonberger 1995 Thomas Fadul 1996 Debbie Fischer 1997 Jay Mullins 1998 James Kammerer 1999 Vincent Chew 2000 William Schade 2001 Harold Ruslander 2002 Bud Haemmerle 2003 Philip Sanfilippo 2004 Daneale Gomer 2005 Michael E. Berkland 2006 Janice Johnson 2007 Gary Brannen 2008

3 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 3 Table of Contents A Message from the President... 4 CHRISTINA MARIE BARBER In Memoriam... 5 ROBERT J. HAZEN In Memoriam... 6 FDIAI History: 50th Anniversary Commemoration... 9 Enhancement of Latent Prints on Metal Surfaces FDIAI Member Announcement Employment Opportunities Training and Educational Opportunities Forensic Websites Booking Quality in the 21st Century FDIAI New Members Awards for the Association Frank A. Reinhart Scholarship Fund FDIAI Membership Application Articles submitted for publication for the April June 2009 newsletter should be sent to the Editor at the address listed on the inside front cover of this newsletter by no later than the 15 th of May Articles may also be ed to the Editor at IgorPacheco2000@yahoo.com. The Florida Division Newsletter is the official publication of the Florida Division of the International Association for Identification. The views expressed in the articles contained in the FDIAI Newsletter do not necessarily represent the views of the FDIAI or its Editor. The Division neither guarantees, warrants, nor endorses the views or techniques presented, but offers the information to the membership. Some articles may contain processes utilizing chemicals, or combinations of chemicals which may be hazardous or potentially hazardous to the user s health. It is strongly recommended that the appropriate precautions be exercised when using such chemicals. The FDIAI assumes no responsibility for the use of procedures, chemicals, or combinations of chemicals as set forth in any article.

4 A Message from the President Dear Members, On behalf of all the board members of the Florida Division of the International Association for Identification, I would like to thank each of you for your continued participation in 2008, and welcome you to As each of you are aware, the past year held many fiscal challenges, and sadly, the year ended with the tragic loss of one of our members. Recognizing the almost unrelenting demands that both our profession and the courts have continued to place on each of us, the importance for our continued support of each other cannot be over emphasized. Adding to the complexity of this issue are the impacts that pending legislative changes may have on our agency s training budgets. As more and more training dollars disappear, the educational opportunities offered through our association will be all the more important. For those that were able to attend last year s training conference and installation banquet, you may recall that I emphasized the importance that each of you play in the continued development of our membership through the mentoring process. As we continue to work past the misconceptions that the CSI Effect has thrust upon our profession, it has become increasingly important to ensure that our members continue to develop daily and work toward the goals of the Association. One of the coming highlights that 2009 will offer is the celebration of our Association s 50 th Anniversary; in conjunction with the International Association for Identification conference being held in Tampa, the celebration promises to be extraordinary. I would encourage each of you to start planning now to attend; a training opportunity like this may only come along once in a career. Lastly, as we work together through each of the challenges that the year holds; I would ask that each one of you to periodically stop and remember why we endeavor to tackle the challenges that many shy away from. Remember to take time to enjoy those moments away from the office; spend time with friends and family, recharge your own battery and enjoy all that life has to offer. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve you and I welcome all of your comments and feedback throughout the coming year. Sincerely, Koren Colbert FDIAI President

5 In Memoriam Christina Marie Barber (Kline), a loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Aunt, was tragically taken from us on December 23, She was born to Hank and Barbara Kline on December 13, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio and she moved to De Bary, Florida in She was a dedicated Mother to her Daughter, Cynthia Kline, and made it her top priority in her life to see it that Cynthia received a college education (she is currently pursuing this). Christina was well respected in her career as a Crime Laboratory Analyst with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and she had an incredible passion for her job. She looked forward to working everyday. Christina was a strong and independent woman, who flourished with determination. Yes, the best word to describe her was definitely determined. We are very proud of the person Christina was, she put her family first and was someone we all could count on. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Kline of De Bary, Florida, her parents, Henry and Barbara Kline of De Bary, Florida, her sister, Connie Kline of Simi Valley, California, her brothers Joseph (Nicole) Kline of Canal Winchester, Ohio and William (Sebrina) Kline of Moultrie, Georgia. She has six beautiful nieces, Corinne, Olivia, Maddie, Emily, Gigi, and Leah. She will also be missed by her co-workers and many friends, especially Vikki Reed, Christie Van Epp and Cliff Barber. Christina, your family loves you immensely and we will cherish and honor your memory always. Editor s Note: Christina Marie Barber served as the current Florida Division of the International Association for Identification Region 2 Director and Chairperson for the Latent Print Identification Committee. Christina was well respected and admired by organization staff and members for her friendship, commitment and dedication to duty. Her departure is a true loss for all of us. Christina s loving memory will be relished and her sprit everlasting.

6 ROBERT J. HAZEN In Memoriam The Fingerprints of Robert Hazen A Special Tribute by Charles Illsley Fingerprints. God s minute geology. Intricate, sculptured canyons on the fingers of every person. Unique to each finger and to each human being. And for good reason. Fingerprints are the tips of the soul. Created so that each person may reach out for those things most precious. Created by God that we may leave a mark or impression on this world and those around us. A fingerprint speaks to where a person has been. And to his every deed. In the lives of some men, these impressions are a testament to how profound a single touch may be in the lives of others. Anyone, especially those of us who were taught by Robert Hazen can easily see his fingerprints. More importantly, we recognize the subtle nuances of where he left these prints and what they mean. We see the fingerprints of Robert Hazen on many things and in many places. They speak volumes about this great and special man. We see his fingerprints on a family and in a home in the hills of Virginia. They tell us he had an unlimited capacity to love and nurture. His beautiful family, a wife, daughters, son and grandchildren are his greatest mark on this world. They will always be his living legacy. We see his fingerprints on a rifle. They tell us he fought with honor for this nation that he loved so deeply. We see his fingerprints on a marble tombstone in Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place of his comrades. Some fell on the battle field. He wept openly at the graves of those most dear to him. We see his prints on a wooden rail that marks the site of the battle of Charlottesville, and at every other Civil War battle field in Virginia. These prints tell us about his love of history. His respect for courage. His recognition of sacrifice. He can recount the battles in greater detail than the generals who planned them. We see his fingerprints on the American Flag. They tell us it was one of the most sacred symbols in his life. He shrouded himself in the freedoms it represents. And he never let us forget how many Americans died to preserve those freedoms. We see his fingerprint on a magnifier. They tell us he labored most of his life studying the intricacies of God s minute sculpture. Robert Hazen always called it his labor of love. We see his fingerprints on a blue pin-striped suit, white shirt, red tie, and highly polished shoes. They speak of his pride. He was immaculate in his appearance. On any occasion. The only time some of us saw him in Levi s, they had been pressed.

7 We see his fingerprints on a witness stand. They tell us he was the master of explaining his science to juries. We see his fingerprints on the chalkboards and projection screens of hundreds of classrooms throughout the world. They tell us he was a gifted speaker. These prints affirm that Robert Hazen was a mentor. He did not teach. He inspired. He ignited the spark of passion for learning within all who heard him. His spirit rejoiced at news of every success that each one of his students achieved. We see his fingerprints on a moot court video. They verify that he was the most feared defense attorney in the history of FBI moot courts. He could grill a terrified student witness for hours. When the ordeal was over, he shook hands with the student. He smiled, knowing that this student could now survive any attack by any attorney in any courtroom. One more lasting impression. We see his fingerprints on a glass in a hospitality room of a forensic science conference. They remind us of how Robert Hazen captivated us with his stories and humor. His fingerprint bedtime stories lasted long into the night. We see his fingerprints on a microphone in a conference room. When he spoke, it sounded like the heavens had opened. His voice, his actions, and his passion bear witness to a Higher Being. One who made this Robert Hazen special. We see his fingerprints on a seat in the chapel at the FBI Academy. They prove he was a man of God. That he gave thanks every day for his life, his family, his friends, and his science. A reverent man. A humble man. We see his fingerprints on us. They are deep and lasting impressions that will remain forever. They tell us that Robert Hazen walked among us. They remind us that we are blessed by the time he spent with us. Remarkably, he leaves his impressions on two generations of students and scientists. Some of them never met him. Finally, we see Robert s prints in the heavens where he now walks with his Creator. He is reunited with his family, friends, and comrades in arms. He now has a perfect knowledge of fingerprints and how they mark where he has been and how he lived. These recent prints testify of a new life beyond the grave. Where many surfaces have yet to be touched. We can imagine him saying to an angel in that deep, resounding voice, let me see your hands, I want to show you something. Robert Hazen will leave more impressions. As he looks back now, he can see those impressions he left on so many people, in so many places and for so many years. He knows what he touched and why. He knows his fingerprints are of value. And that we have identified him. Then he smiles. Robert Hazen is at peace.

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9 Commemorating 50 years of dedicated leadership to the law enforcement communities of Florida ESTABLISHED 1959 A lbert B. Ground of the Florida Sheriff s Bureau envisioned a statewide organization of the law enforcement agencies of Florida to bring persons engaged in the profession of identification and scientific investigation into an organized body. In September 1959, he proposed the organization of the Florida Association for Identification. The Florida Association of Identification (FAI) was organized in 1959 under the direction and leadership of President John W. Tyler and Chair of the Board of Directors Robert Vollmer. At the time of its formation, the IAI was constitutionally unable to accept state charters. When the FDIAI 1st Organizational meeting October 1959 constitution of the IAI was changed, the FAI applied for affiliation to the organization. State membership of the IAI would better equip these dedicated law enforcement professionals to serve their communities. The application for state charter was approved in July On October 27, 1961 the FAI was granted state charter to become the Florida State Division of the International Association for Identification. Presentation of the charter was made by Division Representative T. Dickerson Cooke who was representing IAI President Vincent B. Hurlbut. The charter presentation ceremonies were held in Miami, FL during the educational conference and at which time the newly elected FDIAI president Tom W. Boen, vice-president Alex Russak, sergeantat-arms Patrick E. Hickey, directors Evans Costopoulos and John T. Timmes, and chair of the board of directors John Tyler were instated. During the charter presentation ceremonies, Representative T. Cooke delivered this message to the FDIAI constituency: May your State Division grow and prosper professionally in its service to the law enforcement agencies of Florida and to the residents of and the many annual visitors of this state. May each of your members enjoy a happy, healthy, individual growth in his service to his community. Fifty years after accepting this promise and challenge, the FDIAI now boasts the largest division of the IAI and hosts the largest and most successful annual educational conferences in the country. This is truly a legacy of outstanding leadership and dedication. The FDIAI is a beacon of public servants.

10 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 10 Enhancement of Latent Prints on Metal Surfaces By: Kan e Smith & Chris Kauffman Bettendorf Police Department, Bettendorf, IA There are several ways to enhance latent prints on metal surfaces by oxidation, a 1% Gun Blue solution being the most common. These methods depend on the surface, the environment where the print will be photographed, the financial situation of the police department or lab, the substance that made the print and the training of the individual who is enhancing the print. The different methods and problems of enhancing latent fingerprints on metals can be reduced by using a commercial brass blackening and distilled water solution, or a commercial aluminum blackening and distilled water solution. These two solutions indicate better results than the 1 % Gun Blue solution. Figure 1 Birchwood Casey Brass Black is an oxidizing agent that is used to blacken brass, bronze and copper surfaces. Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black is also an oxidizing agent but is used to blacken aluminum surfaces. The active ingredient in these two solutions that causes the oxidization of metals is selenium dioxide, or selenious acid. When a metal surface is submerged in a solution of Brass Black, or Aluminum Black, and distilled water, contaminants on the surface, such as the sebaceous deposits and oils from friction ridge skin, protect the surface and prevent oxidation from occurring beneath. This causes the ridges of the print to remain light while the rest of the surface becomes darkened. Although these solutions were designed to oxidize specific metals, they work on a variety of metals, including brass, copper, galvanized iron, galvanized steel and hardened steel. Due to their ability to enhance prints on a variety of surfaces, the problem of determining what method to use on different surfaces is eliminated. Figure 2 These solutions are inexpensive to prepare. A 90 rml bottle of the Brass Black or Aluminum Black costs approximately $5.95, while distilled water can be

11 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 11 found for less than a $1.00. Furthermore, these solutions remain effective over a long period of time. Their shelf life seems to be infinite because the Brass Black and Aluminum Black do not fall out of suspension nor do layers form when mixed with distilled water. Since these solutions are inexpensive and have long shelf lives, they can be a great asset to a police department or lab facility with restricted funds. In addition, they can be used in a lab or at a crime scene. These solutions are easy to use and mix and require little training. Both solutions require a container that can hold a Figure 3 solution of 1 part Brass Black/Aluminum Black and 4 parts distilled water or a solution of 20% Brass Black/Aluminum Black and 80% distilled water. The print must be completely submerged for the enhancement to occur, so enough solution should be mixed to cover the entire print. Once the print has been enhanced, the surface should be rinsed with tap or distilled water and allowed to dry. After the print has dried, it is difficult to smudge. If the print is overdeveloped and the material becomes too oxidized, it is possible to remove the excess by submerging the surface in ethanol or methanol. The Brass Black solution works on a variety of metal surfaces and the time that the print is immersed in the solution does vary depending on the metal. When brass is submerged, the time for enhancement is approximately 1:45 to 2:30 minutes to obtain good clarity (Figure 1). To darken the surface and lighten the friction ridges, brass may be placed in bleach. When copper is placed in the solution, the time required is approximately 30 to 45 seconds to produce good contrast between the latent and metal surface (Figure 2). When galvanized steel and iron are placed in the solution, a print is enhanced in approximately 20 seconds, but the friction ridge detail is not as clear as that developed on copper or brass (Figure 3) (this method of enhancing prints on galvanized metal is less destructive than hot flame and yields better results than cyanoacrylate). Prints placed on a hardened steel file were developed in about 12 seconds with good clarity and contrast (Figure 4). Aluminum reacts with the solution to reveal a fingerprint in approximately 1:30 to 1:45 minutes. The aluminum surface does reveal visible ridge detail but the contrast between the latent and surface is less than that of copper, brass or hardened steel (Figure 5).

12 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 12 Stainless steel, immersed in the solution for 2 hours, was allowed to air dry without rinsing. Ridge detail was not discernible for 72 hours. Prints developed were extremely fragile and faint by comparison to other metals. This solution cannot be recommended for stainless steels and more traditional methods should be employed. Figure 4 When the Brass Black solution is compared to a solution of Aluminum Black and distilled water of same concentration, the Brass Black enhances prints with more clarity overall. The Aluminum Black solution makes the brass and latent impression darker, thereby decreasing the contrast between the ridges and surface. When copper is placed in the Aluminum Black solution, there is no significant difference in the clarity of the print when compared to its placement in the Brass Black solution. Galvanized steel and iron obtain a slightly more even background when immersed in the Aluminum Black solution compared to the Brass Black solution (the difference between the two solutions is visible but not significant). The stainless steel is not oxidized when placed in the Aluminum Black solution. The Aluminum Black solution does, however, allow for greater contrast between the friction ridges and the oxidized surface of aluminum. Consequently, the Brass Black has a better result overall, with a wider variety of surfaces and clearer latent prints than the Aluminum Black. The Aluminum Black solution leaves a dry, charcoal-like residue on the surface of metals. This decreases clarity in photographs and the print is harder to work with without disturbing the even background of the surface. The Aluminum Black solution does, however, permit darker lifts than the Brass Black, but it is harder to work with because the charcoal-like coating on the surface of the metal is messy. Figure 5 The Brass Black can be lifted with a considerable amount of distinction between the ridges and has less residue on the surface of the metal than the Aluminum Black. Furthermore, due to this chalky, dark gray residue, the clarity of the photographs does not compare to that of surfaces immersed in the Brass Black solution. The Brass Black places a cleaner and darker residue on the surface of metals which enhances friction ridges

13 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 13 Approximate Time* for Enhancement Brass Copper Galvanized Steel Galvanized Iron Aluminum Hardened Steel Stainless Steel Brass Black 1:45 to 2:30 minutes 30 to 45 seconds 20 seconds 20 seconds 1:30 to 1:45 minutes 12 seconds 72 hours * Different alloys may require increased or decreased times Analysis of Enhanced Latent Prints for Suitability Aluminum Black Brass Black Brass acceptable best Copper acceptable best Galvanized Steel good best Galvanized Iron good best Aluminum best acceptable Hardened Steel acceptable best Stainless Steel unacceptable unacceptable for clearer photographs. Also, the Aluminum Brass solution has an increased amount of black particles in its solution over time due to its chalky residue (this will decrease the number of times that the Aluminum Black solution can be used). In contrast, the Brass Black solution remains cleaner after several uses because the residue is not as sooty. The variety of problems and methods of enhancing prints on copper, brass, galvanized steel and iron, hardened steel and aluminum can be reduced by using a solution of Brass Black and distilled water or a solution of Aluminum Black and distilled water. The Brass Black solution and the Aluminum Black solution work on a variety of surfaces, can be used in environments outside of a lab, are inexpensive and require minimal training. The Brass Black solution exceeds the results of the 1% Gun Blue and Aluminum Black solutions due to the increased contrast and clarity of developed prints among a variety of metals. Safety glasses, protective gloves and a ventilated area should be used when performing this procedure. *Reproduced from the Journal of Forensic Identification Vol. 51, No.1, January/February 2001

14 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 14 ATTENTION FDIAI MEMBERS: PLEASE VISIT OUR FDIAI WEBSITE AT AND CHECK THE ROSTER FOR YOUR CURRENT , PHONE NUMBER AND MAILING ADDRESS INFORMATION. THERE IS AN UPDATE PAGE ONLINE SO THAT YOU MAY MAKE ALL NECESSARY CHANGES. THANK YOU! SINCERELY, FRANK SHONBERGER FDIAI SECRETARY

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18 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 18 Employment Opportunities Latent Print Examiner Salary: $44,295 $65,444 Broward Sheriff s Office FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Physical Science, or related field. Completion of Basic Fingerprint Class or equivalent. Two (2) years previous experience that provides exposure to the fingerprint classification and latent print functions in a forensics environment. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for requirements noted. Such education, training and/or experience must be clearly documented. Duties: The purpose of this pos ition is t o p er for m classification, verification and recording of latent prints and other related crime data at a journey skill level. Employees in this classification perform specialized technical work in the field of latent examination and classification. Position is responsible for classification, v e r i f i c a t i o n, r e c o r d i n g, comparing and search of latent print information and related crime data. Closing Date: Open Until Filled For more information about this position contact: Broward Sheriff s Office Human Resource 2601 W. Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL Fax: Voice: Crime Scene Investigator Salary: $32,344 $33,966 Orange County Sheriff s Office ORLANDO, FL Requirements: At least 18 years of age. U.S. citizen or registered alien. High school diploma or GED. Associate s degree from a two-year college or university in Forensic Science, Chemistry or biology; and one (1) year related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated. No illegal drug usage within the past two years, all other usage will be evaluated on an individual basis. Basic computer skills to include word processing applications. Duties: S e a r c h es f or, collects, photographs, and preserves evidence. Analyzes items such as paint, glass, printed matter, paper, ink, fabric, dust, dirt, gases, or other substances. Identifies hair, skin, tissue, blood, bones, or human organs. Processes the crime scene using chemicals, light source enhancement, and other methods. Reconstructs crime scene, preserving marks or impressions made by shoes, tires, or other objects by plaster or moulage casts. Sketches or draws details of crime scenes. Closing Date: Open Until Filled For more information about this position contact: Orange County Sheriff's Office Human Resources Division 2500 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL Voice: Senior Latent Print Examiner Salary: $51,277 $75,760 Broward Sheriff s Office FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Physical Science, or related field. Latent Print Examiner Certification issued by the International Association for Identification (IAI). Three years previous experience in skilled application of latent techniques in examination and classification of print data Duties: Senior Latent Print Examiner is distinguished from that of the Latent Print Examiner level by the attainment of the Latent Print Examiner Certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI). Position performs classification, verification and recording of latent prints and other related crime data at a journey skill level. Employees in this classification perform specialized technical work in the field of latent examination and classification. Position is responsible for classification, v e r i f i c a t i o n, r e c o r d i n g, comparing and search of latent print information and related crime data. Closing Date: Open Until Filled For more information about this position contact: Broward Sheriff s Office Human Resource 2601 W. Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL Fax: Voice:

19 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 19 Training and Educational Opportunities Essential Ridgeology Concepts April 06 10, 2009 West Valley City, Utah Contact: John Black Ron Smith & Associates P.O. Box 4436 Meridian, MS Voice: TEAM RSA Complex Latent Print Examinations April 20 24, 2009 Tamarac, Florida Contact: Debbie Benningfield & Charles Richardson Ron Smith & Associates P.O. Box 4436 Meridian, MS Voice: TEAM RSA Advanced ACE-V Applications for Latent Print Examiners April 20 24, 2009 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Contact: Glen Langenburg Ron Smith & Associates P.O. Box 4436 Meridian, MS Voice: TEAM RSA Advanced Palm Print Comparison Techniques April 27 29, 2009 Franklin, Massachusetts Contact: Ron Smith Ron Smith & Associates P.O. Box 4436 Meridian, MS Voice: TEAM RSA Crime Scene Investigations April 27 May 1, 2009 Miami, Florida Contact: Miami-Dade Police Dept. Training Bureau 9601 NW 58th Street Building 300 Miami, FL Voice: Fax: Homicide Investigations May 04 08, 2009 Miami, Florida Contact: Miami-Dade Police Dept. Training Bureau 9601 NW 58th Street Building 300 Miami, FL Voice: Fax: Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop May 11 15, 2009 Miami, Florida Contact: Miami-Dade Police Dept. Training Bureau 9601 NW 58th Street Building 300 Miami, FL Voice: Fax: Fingerprint Evidence Processing & Recovery June 01 05, 2009 Miami, Florida Contact: Miami-Dade Police Dept. Training Bureau 9601 NW 58th Street Building 300 Miami, FL Voice: Fax: Crime Scene Investigations II June 15 19, 2009 Miami, Florida Contact: Miami-Dade Police Dept. Training Bureau 9601 NW 58th Street Building 300 Miami, FL Voice: Fax: Cyber Crimes June 22 26, 2009 Miami, Florida Contact: Miami-Dade Police Dept. Training Bureau 9601 NW 58th Street Building 300 Miami, FL Voice: Fax: Advanced Homicide Investigation Techniques July 20 24, 2009 Miami, Florida Contact: Miami-Dade Police Dept. Training Bureau 9601 NW 58th Street Building 300 Miami, FL Voice: Fax: Crime Scene Processing Workshop July 27 31, 2009 Jacksonville, Florida Contact: IPTM University of North Florida Alumni Drive Jacksonville, FL Voice: Fax: Examination and Comparison of Footwear & Tire Track Impression Evidence August 03 07, 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana Contact: Dwane Hilderbrand Ron Smith & Associates P.O. Box 4436 Meridian, MS Voice: TEAM RSA Digital Photography for Law Enforcement August 12 14, 2009 Jacksonville, Florida Contact: IPTM University of North Florida Alumni Drive Jacksonville, FL Voice: Fax:

20 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 20 Forensic Laboratories Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Bureau of Investigations Food and Drug Administration United States Postal Inspection Service FORENSIC WEBSITES Forensic Organizations Academy of Behavioral Profiling American Academy of Forensic Science American Academy of Forensic Psychology American Academy of Psychiatry and Law American Association of Physical Anthropologists American Board of Criminalistics American Board of Forensic Anthropology American Board of Forensic Odontology, Inc. American Board of Forensic Toxicology American Chemical Society American College of Forensic Examiners International American Society of Crime Lab Directors American Society of Questioned Documents Examiners Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences Evidence Photographers International Council Florida Department of Law Enforcement Florida Division IAI Forensic Science Society Forensic Entomology International Association of Arson Investigators International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts International Association of Forensic Toxicologists International Association for Identification International Association for Property and Evidence National Association of Medical Examiners National Criminal Justice Reference Services Southern Association of Forensic Scientists Scientific Working Groups Latent Fingerprints Firearms and Toolmarks Questioned Documents Digital Evidence DNA Analysis Imaging Technologies Materials Drug Samples Forensic Career Information Florida State Jobs Office of Personnel Management Other Forensic Information Reddy s Forensic Page Zeno s Forensic Page Forensic Science Communications Complete Latent Print Examination

21 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 21 Booking Print Quality in the 21 st Century By: William Schade Pinellas County Sheriff s Office, Fl Editorial For as long as I have been in the business of fingerprint identification, there has been a debate about the quality of the prints that fingerprint examiners have to work with. Much of that discussion is about the abilities of the staff taking the prints during the booking process, and the use of a Live Scan in place of ink. Many fingerprint section managers have wished for control of the entire process, from capture through identification to court testimony, with the expectation that this would ensure better quality overall. Let me share with you my experience living that dream. Due to the passage of Amendment 1 in January 2007, the Pinellas County Sheriff s Office began exploring ways to trim or consolidate staff positions along with other cost saving measures. One of the suggestions presented was eliminating the six deputies assigned to the Fingerprint Room at our jail, and using the existing staff of fingerprint technicians to cover the post. The new responsibility of capturing inmate fingerprints and palmprints would be in addition to the previously existing duties of fingerprint technicians, and would be performed with no additional staff. The six deputies replaced could then be redeployed to other areas of the jail and allow staff reduction through attrition. This suggestion was implemented in April of 2008 and essentially gave the Fingerprint Section control and accountability of the entire fingerprint process. How this mission was accomplished is a story for another day, but I can tell you that we have been successful, there have been improvements to the process overall and we have learned a few things along the way. Every one of my peers in the fingerprint community has commented that we must be getting better quality prints, now that fingerprint technicians are staffing the print room. My answer to that statement might come as a surprise and I want to share our experience with you. Print quality is a somewhat subjective issue, and good impressions for ten-print identification might be completely unsuitable for latent comparison. For purposes of this discussion, I will define quality as clear and completely rolled impressions with no missing or smudged areas. These are the prints that latent examiners need to make comparisons and arrive at conclusions when compared against difficult latents. I have seen many debates over the last 13 years about the shortcomings of Live Scan prints, and even a few laboratory exercises showing the superiority of ink for capturing the best quality prints. I believe that in the real world, Live Scan is equal to ink, and I have many examples of it being

22 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 22 superior. If you have never sat in front of an AFIS terminal and looked at large numbers of booking prints on a daily basis, I invite you to do so. It might change your mind after seeing some of the inked prints we have on file. Of course this point is moot because, even if you hate them, Live Scan s are here to stay. There are too many advantages that Live Scan s brings to the booking process, and we will not see a return to inked prints on paper cards. Like Henry classification, ink in the fingerprint process is a thing of the past, and we need to focus our discussion on how to take advantage of Live Scan technology. My personal feeling is that if you can take great ink prints, you will take good Live Scan prints. The technique is different, but motivation and training is more important than the medium. Live Scan s became part of the booking process in Pinellas County in 1995, and its use has grown over the past 13 years to where we are now 99.9% electronic capture. We have seen many improvements in the technology over the years but one thing was constant, the deputies taking prints at our jail became part of our fingerprint community. From day one, deputies in the Fingerprint Room were taught the big picture of fingerprint identification and where they fit in. They were shown how the prints they took were used, the cases closed by fingerprint identification and why quality was important. Reverse hits were reported back to them, and their Captain documented every one with an atta boy memo in personnel files. Members of the fingerprint section (and their manager) took the time to learn about the overall booking process and realized why the printing of inmates was just a small part of the job. We learned that care, custody and control was the primary concern in Corrections, and things like medical screening sometimes took priority over identification. Realizing that prior to Live Scans, inked prints were taken and sent out the door, with no immediate benefit, and rarely any constructive feedback to the person taking prints. This understanding was essential to judging when good enough was the honest answer to these prints could have been better. The teamwork between the print room staff and the identification section would be a key part of a successful booking operation and getting the best quality prints possible. From those earliest days when Live Scans were cursed and printer jams were constant, we have evolved to Live Scans being an integral part of a booking process that relies on the biometric identification of every inmate. While control of the process might have been the dream, partnership was the attainable alternative. This brings us to April 2008 and the relocation of twelve fingerprint technicians to the jail facility. This was done in response to budget pressure and the expectation was that there would be minimal adverse impact on the booking and identification process. Process improvement was sought, but most changes were driven by necessity, and any benefits would be a pleasant surprise. Better quality prints was an obvious expectation, but shift coverage, new office space and members concerns about the work environment of a jail were more immediate issues. After 8 months

23 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 23 of experience with this new role for civilian fingerprint staff, the following improvements can be reported. There has been no loss of accuracy or reduction in the number of reverse hits being made by technicians, and there has been no increase in booking time. Some members of the Inmate Records Section report that they are getting timelier response from technicians than they did from deputies. Based on conversations with other agency members and inmates being booked, many were unaware that a change took place. It seems to be business as usual, which is a testament to the efforts of fingerprint technicians and their supervisors. Palm prints are now captured on every inmate booked, instead of just those with felony charges. The additional palm prints should increase the number of cases closed by making a comparison possible on more cases. We have eliminated instances of inmates printed under the wrong booking number. Since their primary responsibility is correctly fingerprinting inmates, technicians have been meticulous in matching inmates to their booking information before taking their prints. Inmates seem a little more cooperative with the civilian staff than they were with deputies and there have been no use of force reports taken in the Fingerprint Room since the change of personnel. Print quality is one area that remains unchanged. That s right; I have seen no major improvement in the quality of prints taken on a daily basis. They were good before and they are good now which tells me our partnership with Corrections was working quite well. It also makes me realize that there might be a limit to how perfect prints can be, under the conditions of a booking operation that processes over 50,000 inmates a year. As I said before, good enough or this is the best I can do under the circumstances might just be something that fingerprint examiners have to accept. I think that a partnership with those in the Fingerprint Room is more important than who is working in the Fingerprint Room. We should strive to build bridges and create partnerships with them whether they work for us or not. Control and accountability is nice, but it does not take the place of training and motivation of staff. About the Author: Bill Schade has worked in the field of fingerprint identification for over 37 years. He is currently the Fingerprint Records Manager for the Pinellas County Sheriff s Office and manages a staff of 23. Bill has taught a number of classes on fingerprints, palm prints and courtroom testimony and is active state-wide in the biometric community. He has held leadership positions in a number of professional organizations including an International AFIS users group.

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25 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 25 Last Name FDIAI NEW MEMBERS First Name Middle Name Agency CACERES ROBERTO ANTONIO BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF S CARON JACLYN ROSE CAPE CORAL POLICE DILL SHELLEY ANNE ESCAMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF S GRAY DREW STUDENT HOWELL THOMAS E JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF S LEAHY SHERRI CITRUS COUNTY SHERIFF S McCUE AMANDA S ORLANDO POLICE MCDONNELL Jr OWEN M CADDO PARISH SHERIFF S McFALL DONNIE FORAY TECHNOLOGIES MEADE-MATIAS JESSICA OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF S MOREAU GRETA IRENE GAINESVILLE POLICE RINACA MICHELLE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF S ROBERTS DARYL A SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF S ROBINSON SHAMEKA MONAYE MIAMI-DADE POLICE RODRIGUEZ JUAN PABLO MIAMI-DADE POLICE ROYAL MICHELLE L JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF S SCOTT JONATHAN EDWARD DISTRICT 5 MEDICAL STOUT WHITNEY RAY YOUNKER GAINESVILLE POLICE WOODMANSEE MARC GAINESVILLE POLICE

26 FDIAI NEWS JANUARY MARCH 2009 PAGE 26 Outstanding Forensic Science Award Awards for the Association The selection of this award will be conducted by the Board of Directors at the board meeting held during the 2009 Annual Educational Training Conference. The nomination must be submitted to the Chairman of the Board of Directors no later than 30 days prior to the annual conference. The nomination must be signed by an agency head, supervisor, superior officer, or two (2) active members of this Association, as now defined in our constitution. The nominee must be an Active Member in good standing of this Association for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years and actively working in a forensic science field. This award will be presented to that qualified nominee who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has made the most significant and valuable contribution in the field of Forensic Science during the year immediately preceding each annual conference. Nominees shall demonstrate self-motivation, excellence, and dedication toward education and advancement in forensic science or in the application of a forensic science. The field of forensic science shall encompass all disciplines listed under the science and practices committee of this association. The recommendation for this award shall include: Name, Rank or Title, Job Assignment, Work Background, and details of their contributions and achievements in the field of forensic science. A plaque, suitably engraved, will be presented to the winner by the president of this Association at the annual conference. Deadline for Nomination is 7/16/09 Sustained Achievement Award The selection of this award will be conducted by the Board of Directors at the board meeting held during the 2009 Annual Educational Training Conference. The nomination must be submitted to the Chairman of the Board of Directors no later than 30 days prior to the annual conference. The nomination must be signed by an agency head, supervisor, superior officer, or two (2) active members of this Association, as now defined in our constitution. The nominee must be an Active Member in good standing of this Association for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years and have 15 active years in a forensic science field. This award will be presented to that qualified nominee who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has made valuable and consistent contributions in the field of Forensic Science and dedication toward education and advancement in forensic science. The field of forensic science will encompass all disciplines listed under the science and practices committee of this association. The recommendation for this award shall include: Name, Rank or Title, Job Assignment, Work Background, and details of their contributions and achievements in the field of forensic science. A plaque, suitably engraved, will be presented to the winner by the president of the FDIAI at the annual conference. Deadline for Nomination is 7/16/09 How to Nominate Send your nominations for the Outstanding Forensic Science and/or Sustained Achievement Awards by July 16, 2009 to: Gary Brannen, Chairperson of the Board Sumter County Sheriff s Office PO Box 2709 Bushnell, FL (352) gbrannen@sumtercountysheriff.org Photography Award The judging of this award will be conducted by the board members, headed by the Chairman of the Board at the board meeting held during the 2009 Annual Educational Training Conference. Included as a judge will be the head of the photographic subcommittee. Any board member or head of the subcommittee will not be able to judge if they desire to enter the contest. Photographs must be submitted to a member of the FDIAI staff in the conference office by no later than 12:00 p.m. the second day of the conference. Photographs must be accompanied by a descriptive text that includes the following: Photographers Name, Brief Synopsis of the Subject Matter, and Photographic Equipment and Techniques Used. The subject matter of the photograph(s) must be law enforcement related, must have been taken and cleared for publication within the 12 month period prior to the annual conference, and may be printed in color or black and white. Nominees may each submit up to three (3) individual photos or one series of photos. (A series is two (2) or more photos that are related to one another). Nominees must be Active Members in good standing of the FDIAI. Judging will be based on originality, subject matter, and photographic technique. A first place plaque will be awarded to the winner and, if warranted, a second place honorable mention in the form of a certificate will be awarded. Deadline for nomination is the Board of Director s Meeting on Sunday, August 16, 2009 Please note: Only members in good standing are eligible for these awards.

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29 Frank A. Reinhart Scholarship Fund The Frank A. Reinhart Scholarship Fund was established in the memory of Frank A. Reinhart, a very active member of this Association. The purpose of the Fund is to award a $ scholarship to members of the FDIAI as well as to their dependents who are attending a college or university on a full-time basis pursuing any course major. Applications for the scholarship can be obtained from any of the Trustees listed below. August 15 th is the deadline for submitting an application for consideration. Any applications received after that date will not be eligible. For more information regarding the Scholarship Fund contact one of the Trustees. Trustees John Lazzaretto H. Glen Calhoun Debbie Fischer Frank Shonberger Miami-Dade Police Department Seminole County Coral Gables Police Dept. Beverly Hills, Florida 9105 NW 25th Street #1134 Sheriff s Office Crime Scene Unit Miami, Florida Bush Blvd Salzedo St. Sanford. Florida Coral Gables, Florida Frank A. Reinhart Scholarship Fund Donation Form Please contact me with more information regarding this Fund. I wish to make a tax deductible contribution in the amount of $ Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Mail To: Frank Shonberger, Trustee Coral Gables, Police Department Crime Scene Unit 2801 Salzedo St. Coral Gables, Florida 33134

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31 2009 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS CHAIRPERSON Koren Colbert (857) (Science and Practices sub-committees are the 15 committees Immediately following) SCIENCE AND PRACTICES COMMITTEES CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION CHAIRPERSON Dave Cannady (352) Danny Formosa (305) Melissa Adams (850) Daneale Gomer (305) Morgan Hays (407) David Lounsbury (239) LATENT PRINT IDENTIFICATION CHAIRPERSON Morgan Hays (407) James Coats (561) Christopher Reiter (850) Vickram Mahadeo (941) ext AFIS/LIVE SCAN CHAIRPERSON Julie Hartmann (954) Bill Schade (727) Doug Crone (305) R. Scott Barnett (239) Megan Mims (407) FOOTWEAR AND TIRE TRACK IDENTIFICATION CHAIRPERSON Tom Hill (954) Christine Craig Snyder (407) Erica Lawton-McWhite (954) Ernie Hamm (904) FORENSIC MEDICINE CHAIRPERSON Dr. Michael Berkland, D.O. (850) Harold Ruslander (561) Michael Bates (850) FIREARMS AND TOOLMARK EXAMINATION CHAIRPERSON Yamil Escalona Garcia (305) Allen Greenspan (954) Erin Wilson (305) FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND ELECTRONIC IMAGING CHAIRPERSON David Witzke (619) ext. 514 Kelly May (386) Lee Dewey (239) M. Dawn Watkins (561) DIGITAL EVIDENCE Inactive FORENSIC COMPOSITE ART CHAIRPERSON Robert George, PhD (305) R.D. Cox (850) BLOODSTAIN PATTERN IDENTIFICATION CHAIRPERSON Harold Ruslander (561) Janice Johnson (850) Jack Remus (850) FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY CHAIRPERSON Scott Hahn, DMD (954) Gregory Dickinson, DDS (941) Barbara Needell, DMD (954) GENERAL FORENSICS CHAIRPERSON Natalie Borgan (305) Paige Bertani-Cohen (305) Shannon Mitchell (850) ext Lynn Ernst (813) TEN PRINT IDENTIFICATION CHAIRPERSON Michael Gorden (305) Igor Pacheco (305) Tara Gainer (813) Dorothy Chapman (863) Christian Rivas (954) SCIENCE AND PRACTICES TECHNICAL / SAFETY ADVISORY CHAIRPERSON Stewart Mosher (954) Chris Reynolds (850) Mel Bishop (352) Jason Byrd (352) Calvin Fenner Jr. (386) CERTIFICATION COMMITTEES LATENT CERTIFICATION CHAIRPERSON Bill Schade (727) Dawn Walters (850) Jessica Janisch (954) John Lazzaretto (305) CRIME SCENE CERTIFICATION CHAIRPERSON Janice Johnson (850) Harold Ruslander (561) M. Dawn Watkins (561) Mike Vincent (405) FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATION CHAIRPERSON King Brown (561) M. Dawn Watkins (561) Marvin Wilson (945) Phillip SanFillippo (305) OTHER COMMITTEES LONG RANGE PLANNING CHAIRPERSON Koren Colbert (857) SECRETARY Haria Haught (352) Erica Lawton-McWhite (954) King Brown (561) Gary Brannen (352) RESOLUTIONS AND LEGISLATIVE CHAIRPERSON King Brown (561) Glen Calhoun (305) John Lazzaretto (305) Frank Shonberger (305) MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON Frank Shonberger (305) All Regional Directors EDITORIAL REVIEW CHAIRPERSON Igor Pacheco (305) EX-OFFICIO King Brown (561) Philip Sanfilippo (305) James Kammerer (954) Janice Johnson (850) Allen Greenspan (954) INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON John Lazzaretto (305) Glen Calhoun (305) Jim Kammerer (954) NOMINATING Past Presidents BOARD APPOINTMENTS CONFERENCE PLANNER Jim Kammerer (954) FRANK REINHARDT SCHOLARSHIP FUND TRUSTEES Glen Calhoun (305) Debbie Fischer (407) John Lazzaretto (305) Frank Shonberger (305) CODE OF ETHICS As a member of the International Association for Identification, and being actively engaged in the Profession of Scientific Identification and Investigation, I dedicate myself to the efficient and scientific administration thereof in the interest of Justice and the betterment of Law Enforcement. To cooperate with others of the profession, promote improvement through research, and disseminate such advancement in my effort make more effective the analysis of the expert. To employ my technical knowledge factually, with zeal and determination, to protect the ethical standards of the profession of Scientific Identification and Investigation. I humbly accept my responsibility to Public Trust and seek Divine guidance that I may keep inviolate the Profession of Law Enforcement.

32 AFIS/ LIVE SCAN FORENSIC MEDICINE BLOODSTAIN PATTERN ANALYSIS FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY FINGERPRINTS CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS FIREARMS FOOTWEAR AND TIRE TRACK EXAMINATION Frank Shonberger Secretary/Treasurer Coral Gables Police Department 85 Deer Run Miami Springs, FL QUESTION DOCUMENTS OBLITERATED ENTRY NORMAL VIEW INFRARED LUMINESCENCE FORENSIC COMPOSITE ART PHOTOGRAPHY PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No FTLAUD, FL