Questioned Document Examination Training in Madrid, Spain

This beginner-level training introduces participants to the principles and techniques of questioned document examination (QDE). Participants will learn to identify, analyze, and evaluate disputed documents through theoretical knowledge and practical exercises. Topics include handwriting analysis, detecting forgery, and understanding advanced tools used in QDE.

Introduction to Questioned Document Examination

Module 1: Fundamentals of QDE

Overview of forensic document examination.

Key terminologies and concepts in QDE.

Legal aspects and significance of QDE in forensic investigations.

Module 2: Document Characteristics and Authenticity

Features of genuine versus altered documents.

Identifying paper, ink, and printing methods.

Introduction to security features in documents.

Hands-On Exercises:

Visual examination of document characteristics.

Handwriting and Signature Analysis

Module 3: Principles of Handwriting Examination

Characteristics of handwriting and signatures.

Factors affecting handwriting consistency.

Common types of forgery.

Module 4: Signature Authentication

Methods for authenticating signatures.

Techniques for detecting forged signatures.

Case studies on handwriting and signature forgery.

Hands-On Exercises:

Analyzing handwriting samples.

Comparing genuine versus forged signatures.

Forgery Detection and Advanced Techniques

Module 5: Detecting Document Alterations

Identifying erasures, overwriting, and additions.

Analysis of mechanical and chemical alterations.

Tools and techniques for forgery detection.

Module 6: Advanced Tools and Applications

Introduction to forensic light sources and magnifiers.

Using software tools for QDE.

Writing a forensic report based on QDE findings.

Module 7: Practical Applications in QDE

Real-world scenarios and case studies.

Ethical considerations in document examination.

Career opportunities in QDE.

Hands-On Exercises:

Analyzing altered documents.

Using magnifiers and other tools for forgery detection.