Brianne Breedlove
Uncover Forensics
Napa, CA 94558
Office: 707-731-6953
Introduction
Ms. Breedlove is a seasoned fingerprint examiner and contributes to the development of national standards for fingerprint professionals. Since 2009, she has worked extensively in the analysis, comparison, and evaluation of fingerprint evidence. Her participation in establishing standards and best practice recommendations ensures her work aligns with the most current guidelines and methodologies in the industry.
A recognized expert in her field, she is an active member of multiple professional organizations, a frequent conference presenter, and a respected instructor both in the United States and internationally. Her teaching experience covers a wide range of fingerprint-related topics, and she is trusted by agencies and examiners worldwide to deliver high-quality training.
Services Offered:
- Expert examination of fingerprint evidence to assess potential identification of individuals
- Independent review of opposing fingerprint experts' reports for compliance with industry standards and verification of findings
- Consultation to help attorneys and legal teams understand fingerprint evidence, interpret forensic reports, evaluate evidentiary value, and prepare for court presentations or expert cross-examinations
Areas of Expertise
- Evidence Analysis & Preservation
- Fingerprints
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: - Member of the Academy Standards Board (ASB) Friction Ridge Consensus Body
- Member of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) Friction Ridge Subcommittee
- Member of the International Association for Identification (IAI)
- Member of the California State Division of the International Association for Identification (CSDIAI)
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Courses Taught (online, self-paced)
- "Courtroom Testimony for Friction Ridge Examiners" - 2020 to present (ongoing)
- "Friction Ridge Examination - Part 1" - 2024 to present (ongoing)
Courses Taught (online, live webinar)
- "Courtroom Testimony for the Latent Print Examiner" – 04/27/20, 05/21/20, 06/29/20
- "Quality Assurance Practices for Latent Examiners" – 05/11/20
- "Fingerprint Testimony, the Difficult Questions" - 05/21/24, 10/17/24
Private Training Courses
- "Recognizing Live Scan Distortion" - Defense Forensic Science Center, 05/22
- "Live Scan Distortion" and "Courtroom Testimony for Friction Ridge Examiners" - Michigan State Police, 09/22
Conference Presentations Given:
- “Live Scan Discrepancy” webinar training lecture - California Friction Ridge Study Group, 08/2016
- “AFIS Searching: The benefits of Using FBI in Addition to DOJ” training lecture - Northern California Forensic Study Group, 11/2018
- “Live Scan Distortion” webinar training lecture - California Friction Ridge Study Group, 02/2019
- “AFIS: Why to Search FBI in Addition to State” training lecture - California State Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Seminar, 04/2019
- “AFIS: How to Get More Hits” training lecture - International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 08/2019
- “Preparing for Friction Ridge Testimony” webinar training lecture - California Friction Ridge Study Group, 03/2021
- “Preparing for Friction Ridge Testimony” training lecture - Texas Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2021
- “Complex Vehicle Examinations: a Case Study” training lecture - Texas Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2021
- “Resources for Friction Ridge Examiners” training lecture - Texas Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2021
- “Live Scan Distortion” training lecture - Texas Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2021
- “Preparing for Friction Ridge Testimony” webinar training lecture - Louisiana Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2021
- “Preparing for Friction Ridge Testimony” training lecture - International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 08/2021
- “Recognizing Live Scan Distortion” webinar training lecture - Florida Division of the International Association for Identification, 04/2022
- “Recognizing Live Scan Distortion” webinar training lecture - Pacific Northwest Division of the International Association for Identification 05/2022
- “OSAC & ASB - Roles and Differences” webinar training lecture - California Friction Ridge Study Group, 06/2022
- “CV - What Is It, How to Build One, and How it is Used in Court” training lecture - Texas Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2022
- “OSAC & ASB - Roles and Differences” training lecture - Texas Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2022
- “CV - What Is It, How to Build One, and How it is Used in Court” training workshop - Louisiana Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2022
- “OSAC & ASB - Roles and Differences” training lecture - Louisiana Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2022
- “It’s All Greek to Me! - Explaining Scientific Concepts to the Jury with Confidence” training workshop with instructor Hillary Daluz - International Association for Identification Annual Educational Seminar, 08/2022
- “OSAC & ASB - Roles and Differences” training lecture - Indiana Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 09/2022
- “OSAC & ASB - Roles and Differences” training lecture - International Association of Document Examiners Annual Interactive Seminar, 10/2022
- “Fingerprints and Documents - an Overlap of Evidence” training lecture - International Association of Document Examiners Annual Interactive Seminar, 10/2022
- “Courtroom Testimony for Latent Print Examiners” training workshop - Illinois Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 04/2023
- “Live Scan Distortion” training lecture - Illinois Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 04/2023
- “Resources for Friction Ridge Examiners” training lecture - Illinois Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 04/2023
- “Standards in Forensic Science” training lecture - California State Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Seminar, 05/2023
- “Resources for Friction Ridge Examiners” training lecture - Texas Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2023
- “Standards in Forensic Science” training lecture - Texas Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 06/2023
- “Did AI Really Prove Fingerprints Are Not Unique?” training webinar lecture - Uncover Forensics, 01/2024
- “Did AI Really Prove Fingerprints Are Not Unique?” training webinar lecture - Uncover Forensics, 03/2024
- “Did AI Really Prove Fingerprints Are Not Unique?” training webinar lecture - California Friction Ridge Study Group, 07/2024
- “Did AI Really Prove Fingerprints Are Not Unique?” training lecture - International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference, 08/2024
- “Articulation & Conclusions in Friction Ridge Examination” training lecture - Michigan State Police 15th AFIS Users Conference, 11/2024
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: In the private sector (not including thirteen years working in law enforcement), I have been retained as an expert seven times.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: I have been retained in the area of fingerprints and fingerprint evidence. Specifically I have performed analysis, comparison, and evaluation of fingerprint evidence in a case; reviewed the work and reports of the prosecution's fingerprint experts; and reviewed the internal SOPs of the agencies the prosecution's fingerprint experts are employed with, for adherence to current industry standards. I have also assisted in preparing questions for the cross-examination of the prosecution's fingerprint experts, and slideshow presentations for clients to use during cross-examination.
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Approximately fifteen percent of my cases for the private sector (i.e. not including my time employed by law enforcement) have been for the plaintiff.
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Approximately eighty-five percent of my cases for the private sector (i.e. not including my time employed by law enforcement) have been for the defendant.
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: I have qualified by a court to give expert testimony seventeen times.
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: I have been employed as an expert in the industry since 2009. My first thirteen years were spent working for law enforcement agencies, and I have been in the private sector ever since.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $200/hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $200/hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $300/hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $300/hour
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel expenses may be incurred in some cases for testimony at a deposition or trial. Please contact me for further information.
References
Available Upon Request