Resolving latent conflict: What happens when latent print examiners enter the cage?

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Implementation and Practice, Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Alicia Rairden

Latent print examination traditionally follows the ACE-V process, in which latent prints are first analyzed to determine whether they are …

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Proficiency Testing of Forensic Fingerprint Examiners with Bayesian Item Response Theory

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Amanda S. Luby

In recent years, the forensic community has pushed to increase the scientific basis of forensic evidence, which has included proficiency …

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Fingerprint Science

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Joseph B. Kadane

This paper examines the extent to which data support the source attributions made by fingerprint examiners. It challenges the assumption …

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Comparing Categorical and Probabilistic Fingerprint Evidence

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Implementation and Practice, Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Brandon Garrett

Fingerprint examiners traditionally express conclusions in categorical terms, opining that impressions do or do not originate from the same source. …

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Statistical modeling and analysis of trace element concentrations in forensic glass evidence

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Karen D.H. Pan

The question of the validity of procedures used to analyze forensic evidence was raised many years ago by Stephen Fienberg, …

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The Critical Role of Statistics in Demonstrating the Reliability of Expert Evidence

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Karen Kafadar

Federal Rule of Evidence 702, which covers testimony by expert witnesses, allows a witness to testify “in the form of …

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Latent Print Processing of Glassine Stamp Bags Containing Suspected Heroin: The Search for an Efficient and Safe Method

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Brittany Barnes

A three-part study was designed to find the safest and most efficient method of processing glassine stamp bags containing suspected …

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Forensic Pattern Recognition Evidence-An Educational Module

Type: Short Courses Research Area(s): Implementation and Practice, Latent Print, Training and Education

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This learning module (and associated instructor’s guide) was developed by CSAFE researcher and criminology, law, and society professor from University …