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Our in-person training courses in forensic face examination provide the perfect combination of detailed technical information and hands on practical exercises.

Designed for forensic examiners, biometrics analysts, facial recognition users and investigators, our range of courses provide an ideal starting point for those new to facial identification, as well as a fresh perspective for experienced practitioners looking to expand their competencies.

Based on published research, international guidance and good practice, and delivered by subject-matter experts with over 15 years of forensic experience, our courses are an essential addition for anyone interested in learning more about facial identification, biometrics and image analysis.

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An anatomical diagram displaying different parts of the human face, including the ear, eye, and nose. The top left illustration shows an ear with parts labeled: helix, superior crus, inferior crus, antihelix, tragus, antitragus, and detached lobe. The top right illustration details the eye, with labels: eyebrow, superior palpebral crease, pupil, iris, inferior palpebral crease, medial canthus, and inferior orbital furrow. The bottom left diagram shows the nose, identified by labels: nasal root, nostril, columella, and alare. The bottom right drawing of lips highlights the upper and lower lips with labels: alae of upper lip, mouth corner, mentolabial sulcus, medial sulcus, and tori of lower lip.

Introduction to forensic face examination

Our introductory training course is the perfect start on the journey to becoming a trained and competent forensic face examiner. Providing a thorough grounding in human and biometric facial identification, facial morphology, image processing and facial image comparison methods this essential primer is delivered in-person with options ranging from one to three days.


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Image processing & analysis for face examination

This two-day in-person training course is designed to provide forensic face examiners with the technical knowledge and skills to confidently analysis and process facial imagery encountered in case work. From the principles of digital image capture to the latest advances in image processing technology, this in-depth course is a vital addition to the forensic face examiners toolkit.


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Pose & perspective in face examination

Changes in pose and perspective can introduce significant changes to facial morphology, making the task of forensic face examination particularly challenging. Our two-day in-person training course on pose and perspective provides a critical understanding of how differences in pitch, roll and yaw, as well as changes caused by subject-to-camera distance and lens distortion can alter facial morphology.


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