At SSTForensics our mission is focused on three fundamental areas;
Defense Advocacy, Training, and Civil Issues

SSTForensics is a Canadian based company owned and operated by independent fingerprint expert Shane Turnidge

Defense Advocacy – Case review

We have helped others and we can help you!

Does your case have fingerprint or palm print evidence?

We can provide;

  • Analysis of fingerprint and palm print related disclosure.

  • Expert fingerprint and palm print analysis, comparison, and evaluation of the evidence.

  • I can provide insight and advice on issues discovered with the evidence.

  • Analysis of the capabilities of the Crown’s expert witness.

  • Advice on what questions to ask your Crown’s expert witness.

  • Expert testimony from a Court-qualified expert.

  • With the majority of law enforcement now using and providing digital evidence, support is available anywhere in Canada.

Excellent references and a CV available upon request

Training – Online Training

All courses have been approved for use towards IAI latent print certification or re-certification.

  • Palm Analysis (Basic and Intermediate levels) These workshops are proven to increase the confidence of your examiners.

  • The three-day workshop titled “Friction Ridge Analysis, a Return to Science” can be delivered on-site.

  • The Online Friction Ridge Examination course is available anywhere world-wide.

Civil Issues

  • Biometric system product innovation, testing and validation. (Typically for an AFIS/Live Scan vendor)

  • Take your AFIS to the next level! I have ideas that will revolutionize the current AFIS landscape and that will address the current AFIS limitations and issues with Live Scan technology!

  • Advice and support for any fingerprint or palm print analysis need including Automated Fingerprint Identification System/Automated Palm and Fingerprint Identification System procurement.

SSTForensics provides expert services regarding fingerprints and palm prints using modern evidence-based analysis, comparison, and evaluation methods.