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The 2016 ENFSI Fingerprint Working Group testing programme
1Reparto Carabinieri Investigazioni Scientifiche (R.I.S.), Parma, Italy.
Forensic Science International
|October 13, 2018
Summary
The European Fingerprint Working Group (EFP-WG) organized proficiency tests and collaborative exercises in 2016 to enhance fingerprint analysis standards. These initiatives provided valuable insights and lessons learned for the forensic science community.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Fingerprint Analysis
- Criminalistics
Background:
- The European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) Fingerprint Working Group (EFP-WG) established an advisory group in 2016.
- The group's mandate included organizing proficiency tests (PTs) and collaborative exercises (CEs) to elevate fingerprint profession standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the 2016 Visualisation collaborative exercise.
- To present the findings of the 2016 Comparison proficiency test.
- To summarize the characteristics of the testing program and share acquired knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Organized and co-funded the Visualisation collaborative exercise and Comparison proficiency test in 2016.
- Utilized the Prevention of and Fight against Crime Programme of the European Union funding.
- Focused on work package T3: Proficiency Tests and Collaborative Exercises for the Fingerprint Domain.
Main Results:
- Detailed characteristics of the testing program were summarized.
- Knowledge gained from the exercises and tests was documented.
- Lessons learned for improving fingerprint analysis were identified.
Conclusions:
- Proficiency tests and collaborative exercises are effective tools for raising standards in forensic fingerprint analysis.
- The 2016 initiatives provided valuable data and insights for the EFP-WG.
- Continuous evaluation and learning are crucial for the advancement of the fingerprint profession.
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