Career Details

Latent Fingerprint Certification

Description

The need has been recognized to objectively and unequivocally identify latent print examiners qualified to provide essential professional services for the criminal justice system. Certification of latent print examiners is based upon the candidate's personal and professional record of qualifications as reviewed by the applicant's peers as well as on the results of a formal examination

Certifying Organization

The International Association for Identification

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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The International Association for Identification

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Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

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Type

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