Latent Print Technical Leader Working Group
The Latent Print Technical Leader Working Group (LPTL-WG), supported by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in partnership with the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE) at RTI International, is an emerging community of latent print technical leaders (and those serving in similar roles) from local, state, federal, tribal, and international agencies. The primary goal of the LPTL-WG is to provide the latent print community with a coordinated means of communication and collaboration on key topics within the discipline, such as operational practices, implementation of emerging technologies, accreditation requirements, and community challenges. The LPTL-WG will maintain communication and develop resources to benefit the latent print community through online discussion boards and quarterly virtual meetings.
If you are a latent print technical leader, or are serving in a similar role, and are interested in joining, please complete the member interest form! Member forms will be reviewed weekly, and you will be notified with instructions on how to access the member page.
Upcoming Events
- Virtual Member Meetings
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Working Group Participants
- The working group currently has members from across the United States as well as internationally with members from Australia, Canada, Italy, México, Netherlands, Philippines, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
- Members are experts in latent prints serving laboratories as technical leaders or similar roles.
- Latent Print Technical Leaders are responsible for overseeing technical aspects of latent print units and ensuring the quality and advancement of the latent print discipline.
The Latent Print Technical Leader Working Group (LPTL-WG) is an activity supported by the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE). The FTCOE is led by RTI International and supported through a Cooperative Agreement with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Justice Programs.
All Latent Print Technical Leader Working Group live events are hosted using Zoom Webinar. Live events are archived and posted on our website within two weeks of their occurrence. Archived events do not require access to the Zoom platform.
The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this working group are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Contact us at ForensicCOE@rti.org with any questions and subscribe to our newsletter for notifications.
