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QUALIFICATIONS OF ROY FENOFF

Forensic Document Examiner

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I have examined case documents and rendered opinions in cases from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, England, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Education/Certifications

University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY – Master of Science
Certified American Institute of Applied Science - Document Examination
University of Georgia, Athens, GA – Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
University of Georgia, Athens, GA – Bachelor of Science in Entomology

Specialized Training

• Forensic Document Examination Apprenticeship training:
     • Numerous hours of classroom instruction,
     • Microscopy, photography, and digital techniques,
     • Continuous independent and laboratory study,
     • Mock trials, laboratory and court procedures,
     • Various training exercises on handwriting identification and comparison.

• Questioned Handwriting & Document Examination Training Course – Reed Hayes
• American Institute of Applied Science Forensic Document Examination Course
• Paper and Watermarks – John McGuire of Clampett Paper Company
• Paper Analysis – Jim Bradford
• Anonymous Writing – Reed Hayes
• Forensic Photography for Document Examiners – Dr. Larry Miller, East Tennessee State University
• Forgery Science Workshop – Dr. Bryan Found, La Trobe University
• Art and Artifact Forgery Identification – Graham Ospreay
• Resume and Application Fraud – Kelly Financial
• How Medical factors affect handwriting – Dr. Joe Alexander
• Consumer Fraud – Jan Zavislan of the Colorado State Consumer Protection Section
• Elder Fraud – Barbara Worley, Colorado State University
• Election Fraud – J.W. Munster, Colorado Secretary of State’s Office
• National Association of Document Examiners Annual Conference – May 16-20, 2007

Proficiency Testing

2007 - Participated in and successfully completed the proficiency testing program of the Forensic Expertise Profiling Laboratory at Latrobe University in Australia. The FEPL manufactures casework style tests which are used to provide numerical assessments of forensic handwriting specialists' skill and expertise.

Continuing Education

Continuing education in questioned documents, handwriting examination, fraud, and forensic science through journals, workshops, seminars and research. 

Specific Areas of Training

Handwriting Identification and Comparison
Signature Comparison
Anonymous and Disguised Writing
Altered Numbers
Document Alteration
Discriminating Elements of Handwriting
Factors that Affect Writing
Drugs and handwriting
Forgery Detection Techniques
Typewriter Identification
Court Procedures
Ethics in Business and the Legal System
Demonstrative Evidence, Preparation of Documents for Court
Laboratory Procedures: Microscopy, Photography, lighting, Document Image Enhancement, Whiteout Text Recovery, Digital Techniques
Identity Theft
Various aspects of Fraud

Microscopy

Completed training with Mr. Joseph G. Barabe at the College of Microscopy in Westmont, Illinois.  Course Title: Fundamentals of Microscopy for Forensic Document Examiners: Basic Theory and Practical Applications.

Interview and Interrogation

Completed training with Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates and am skilled in their interviewing and interrogation techniques.

Detecting Deception within Interpersonal Communication – Don Rabon

Membership

American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (Life Member)
American Society of Testing and Materials (Participating Member)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (2006 – present)
Colorado Chapter of the ACFE (2007 – present)
Entomological Society of America (1999 – present)
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society (2006 Inductee – Life Member)
National Association of Document Examiners (2007-present)

Laboratory

Fully equipped forensic document laboratory which includes, a stereo-microscope, Miscope IR digital microscope, magnifying lamp, various other magnifying devices, light box, light sources and filters, numerous measuring devices, cameras (digital and 35mm), computers, scanner, printer, and various computer software.

Library

Extensive reference library on questioned document examination, handwriting, forensic science and criminal justice. Library includes the works that are commonly referred to by document examiners:

1.   Conway, J.V.P. (1959). Evidential Documents. Illinois: Charles C Thomas.
2.   Ellen, D. (2005). The Scientific Examination of Documents: Methods and
      Techniques. West Sussex: Ellis Horwood Limited.
3.   Harrison, W.R. (1958). Suspect Documents: Their Scientific Examination. New
      York: Praeger.
4.   Hilton, O. (1982). Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents. New York:
      Elsevier Science Publishing Co.
5.   Huber R.A. & Headrick A.M. (1999). Handwriting Identification: Facts and
      Fundamentals. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
6.   Osborn, A.S. (1929). Questioned Documents. 2nd ed., Chicago: Nelson-Hall Co.

*Over 800 peer reviewed journal articles relating to document examination and handwriting available for reference.

**The QDE INDEX by Mr. Marcel B. Matley (2006).  This is an index of periodical articles covering the topics of Forensic Document Examination, Handwriting Expertise and Expert Testimony over the past 100+ years.  The index is updated annually and consists of more than 3,000 journal citations.

Forensic Training and Experience

Along with his extensive and continuous training in document examination, Roy Fenoff has numerous hours of work further strengthening his training and knowledge of the theories and principles involved in the process of identification.

As a forensic scientist and expert Roy has used the scientific method each and every day, and has taught these principles and theories to other students.  Because the principles involved in the identification process applies to the examination of any kind of physical and biological evidence, Roy has been fortunate enough to apply these principles to a variety of scientific disciplines.

Roy has more than 2 years of training in forensic anthropology under Dr. George Gill, University of Wyoming Researcher and Wyoming State Forensic Anthropologist. Training includes; Forensic anthropology, forensic osteometrics, human variation, and human osteology.

Roy received his Entomology degree from the University of Georgia, which, based on nationally accepted ranking assessments, is among the top Entomology programs in the country.   Roy has taught courses in medical entomology, veterinary entomology, and given numerous lectures on forensic entomology and the use of arthropods in criminal investigations.

Other areas Roy has researched and or presented findings on include the biological aspects of crime, criminal behavior, Resume Fraud, Identity Theft and various handwriting and document examination topics.  Roy also has current ongoing research with the scientific examination of questioned documents and disguised writing.

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Call Roy Fenoff’s Lab of Document Examination

Tel: 307-399-5532
Fax: 970-204-6671

P.O. Box 163
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0163

E-mail:
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