Umecit – University in Panama

Students strengthen their forensic skills in a fingerprint workshop

With the aim of deepening the practical and theoretical knowledge of forensic procedures, the students participated in a specialized workshop in Fingerprinting and Palmistry, where they understood the importance of fingerprinting as a precursor discipline to forensics and an essential element for the identification of people in judicial proceedings.

During the activity, students put the fingerprint and palm print collection procedure into practice, strengthening their understanding of the evidentiary validity of these techniques in criminal investigations.

The final evaluation of the workshop reflected a high level of satisfaction among participants, who positively valued the combination of theory and practice as a key component of their professional training. This training experience not only strengthened technical skills but also promoted critical awareness of the importance of forensic methods in the administration of justice.

Linking the substantive functions of the university

The workshop allowed the articulation of the substantive functions of UMECIT:

  • Teaching: Updated training in applied forensic techniques.

  • Research: Knowledge generation to improve fingerprinting protocols and studies.

  • Extension: Promotion of good practices that contribute to legal security in the community.

  • Management: Implementation of standards that ensure the quality of the procedure in real-life scenarios.

With these types of activities, UMECIT reaffirms its commitment to comprehensive and relevant training, aligned with the requirements of the current social and judicial context.