quality assurance for latent print units

$250.00

August 25, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Osceola County Sheriff's Office - Kissimmee, Florida

Instructor: Dr. Meredith Tise, Quality Assurance Manager and Technical Assessor

Maintaining accuracy and reliability in latent print analysis requires strong quality assurance practices, regardless of accreditation status. This training provides forensic professionals with the tools to strengthen their unit’s operations and credibility.

This comprehensive 8-hour training covers essential topics, including:

• Training Programs & Competency – Developing structured training and assessments
• Proficiency Testing – Ensuring examiner reliability through testing protocols
• Proper Examination Documentation – Standardizing notes and records
• Case Reports – Crafting clear, thorough, and defensible reports
• Technical & Administrative Reviews – Conducting effective casework reviews
• Case & Evidence Audits – Implementing internal checks for quality and consistency

This course is ideal for latent print examiners, supervisors, and forensic quality managers seeking to improve their agency’s forensic processes and casework integrity.  By the end training, participants will have strong foundational knowledge of essential quality assurance practices for latent print units.

Training Location: Osceola County Sheriff's Office -  2601 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744 

Recommended Lodging Information: 

Hampton Inn Kissimmee North - 151 Centerview Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34744

*Suncoast Forensics has not secured a hotel block, so please explore hotels near the training location for the best rate.

This class is IAI Latent Print Certification and Recertification approved (8 Hours).

Attendance Policy: Students must attend this class to receive a certificate.  Students that have enrolled in the class but need to cancel shall contact Suncoast Forensics at meredith@suncoastforensics.com at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of the class.  Cancellations made less than 15 calendar days prior to the start of the class will be subject to a $200 cancellation fee.  No shows for the class will result in a non-refundable class fee.  This fee will be waived in instances of legitimate emergencies.  If an agency needs to send a substitution in place of a registered student, contact Suncoast Forensics to provide updated student information.