Fingerprint Analyst: Comparison & Identification
Our forensic fingerprint identification services use advanced techniques to process, recover, preserve, document, compare, and identify fingerprint patterns, palm prints, and footprints. We utilize state-of-the-art methods to ensure accuracy and reliability in our fingerprint analyses. Additionally, our expert fingerprint analyst provides thorough reviews of work performed by other examiners, ensuring that every detail is carefully scrutinized and verified.
Our team is well-equipped to prepare and present evidence for judicial proceedings. We serve as expert witnesses in court to provide objective and authoritative testimony regarding fingerprint impression and identification. We work to meet our clients’ needs, typically completing cases within a few days or weeks.
At Nikoui and Associates, we are committed to providing reliable and accurate forensic fingerprint identification services. Our expertise in analyzing fingerprint patterns ensures our clients receive the highest service and support for criminal and civil cases.
Our fingerprint identification services include:
- Fingerprint and Palm Print Analysis, Comparison, and Evaluation: A certified fingerprint analyst meticulously analyzes and compares finger and palm patterns to establish individual identities or link individuals to crime scenes, focusing on unique fingerprint details and characteristics.
- Notary Fingerprint Comparison and Analysis: A fingerprint analyst conducts detailed analyses and comparisons of notary fingerprints to verify authenticity and prevent fraud by examining specific fingerprint patterns and friction ridge characteristics.
- Review of Cases Handled by Other Examiners: A certified fingerprint analyst offers second opinions on any print identifications and exclusions performed by another fingerprint analyst. We conduct thorough reviews and scrutiny of law enforcement and private laboratory cases to ensure the accuracy and integrity of finger and palm print identifications.
- Verification of Fingerprint Identification: Our team, including a certified fingerprint analyst, meticulously reexamines fingerprint impressions to verify their accuracy and reliability.
- Technical Report Writing: A certified fingerprint analyst generates detailed technical reports documenting his or her findings, methods, conclusions, and how he or she arrived at such determinations.
- Use of AFIS Technology: We use advanced AFIS technology to efficiently and accurately search, compare, and identify recovered latent finger and palm impressions for law enforcement agencies. In cooperation with the California DOJ, the FBI/NGI (Next Generation Identification), and local law enforcement agencies, we can arrange and assist in the installation of the FBI ULW (Universal Latent Workstation) system at no cost to the agencies. Our certified fingerprint analyst can travel to these local law enforcement agencies to operate the locally installed ULW systems and process and identify the agencies’ recovered latent prints. Due to FBI rules and regulations, this service is not available for private cases.
- Cold Case Fingerprint Analysis and Review: A certified fingerprint analyst analyzes and reviews cold case fingerprint evidence, utilizing advanced techniques to uncover new leads and identify previously overlooked or unprocessed fingerprint impressions.
- Reducing Backlogged Fingerprint Caseloads: We assist agencies in managing and reducing backlogged fingerprint caseloads, ensuring timely and efficient processing of latent fingerprint impressions.
- Expert Testimony in Court: Our certified forensic analyst provides expert testimony in court and litigations, presenting clear and authoritative evidence to support legal proceedings.
- Proper Handling and Processing in our State-of-the-Art Crime Laboratory: A trained and certified fingerprint analyst handles, collects, preserves, documents, and processes fingerprints with the highest standards of care and precision, focusing on recovering and preserving any existing hidden/latent finger or palm marks or impressions.
- Digital Enhancement of Fingerprint Images: Our expert forensic analyst digitally enhances and improves fingerprint images to clarify and facilitate detailed analysis of fingerprint impressions.
- Creating Court-Quality Fingerprint Comparison Displays: Our fingerprint analyst produces high-quality fingerprint comparison charts and other evidence displays for use in court, ensuring that evidence is presented clearly and effectively.
