SSTForensics

10/19/2025

Over the past year or so I've been working with the Instituto Universitario de la Policia Federal Argentina (IUPFA) to translate and implement the SSTForensics online Friction Ridge Examination course.
This course will be provided to police officers throughout Argentina and Latin America.
Next month it goes live and I couldn't be more pleased.

01/13/2025

This past week I delivered another workshop to an agency here in Ontario, Canada.

It was truly gratifying and transformative to see a group of previously trained Forensic staff gain that understanding about the sometimes overwhelming world of friction ridge examination. Through participation these people asked the tough questions and they got the unvarnished answers they needed. Now they can confidently forge ahead with their important work.

It was also fantastic to see the leadership in this organization support the people doing the work. That to me say's a great deal about where this Forensic office is heading.
For what it's worth, I am delighted to support groups like this.

If you are part of a Canadian Forensic team that just wants to do better and gain a better understanding of your work as latent print examiners be sure to reach out to me.

08/26/2024

It was great to take some time off this summer to spend with my family and friends, but now it’s back to work.

In September, I’m looking forward to presenting a lecture to the students in the Advanced Criminal Law class at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law. This lecture will be a journey through the evolution of fingerprints here in Canada.

Then there is a private class for my Friction Ridge Analysis, a Return to Science workshop in November.

Afterwards, I’ll be presenting a lecture to the “Congreso Internacional de Criminalística y Policía Científica - 50 Años de Formación en Ciencias Forenses” on Modern Friction Ridge Examination. This conference is being held at the Instituto Universitario de la Policia Federal Argentina in Buenos Aires. Tengo muchas ganas de hacerlo!

Somehow, I also have space to do some good old criminal case review work.

Ah, it’s good to be back!

02/10/2024

07/23/2023

Looking to update your training? Consider the SSTForensics Online Friction Ridge Examination course. https://sstforensics.com/training/
For $250 CDN you will receive modern training in friction ridge examination.
At the same time, you will receive 16 hours of credit towards International Association for Identification Certification or Recertification.
If you are interested, reach out! You'll be glad you did.

02/08/2023

I love the feedback for the SSTForensics Online Friction Ridge Examination course!

10/17/2022

I'm very pleased to report that an on-line Friction Ridge Examination course is now available for my Canadian contacts.
https://sstforensics.com/training/
If anyone is interested in taking the course, please feel free to reach out to me.

11/09/2021

08/13/2021

I am very pleased to announce that the Brantford Police Service will be hosting my "Friction Ridge Analysis, A Return to Science" three day workshop which will take place in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, September 22, 21, 22, 2021.
The workshop will address current scientific guidelines in support of improving the quality of the processes used in friction ridge analysis. The workshop helps practitioners move away from a reliance on belief, training, and experience to a more scientifically derived opinion based system.
There are spots available and those that are interested should contact Michael Souliere at [email protected] for more details.

www.sstforensics.com

05/14/2021

Here's a presentation I did (at 1am) a few weeks ago.

Fingerprints are an Applied Science which is why they have significant importance in a court room. In the criminal justice system, friction ridge analysis (f...

12/23/2020

2020 was a year of difficulty for many. For SSTForensics it was a year of opportunity. The session, "Power of a Picture" was presented to schools in India and the Philippines. The Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science - India plans on live streaming the presentation again on their youtube channel from 26th to 30th December 2020.
Our official youtube channel: www.youtube.com/Forensic365

I thank them for the opportunity and wish everyone a very Merry holiday season and a wonderful 2021