World Leader in Forensic Science

Hello. I'm Pat Wertheim. I'm a world renowned forensic scientist and fingerprint expert. I've devoted my career to scientific analysis of fingerprints using contemporary best practices. I've trained law enforcement agents around the world in collection and analysis of fingerprint evidence. I'd be happy to help you change the world too.

Pat's Life Work

Pat trained thousands of fingerprint examiners, spoke at hundreds of conferences, published dozens of scientific papers, and next year his book will be published, covering his major cases that have drew worldwide scrutiny.

He was highly involved with the science of fingerprints on all levels. He was a life member of the International Association for Identification and Texas and California Divisions of IAI.

Pat served for nearly two decades on the Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis, Study & Technology.

He served on the editorial board for the Journal of Forensic Identification. He was a beloved member of the global forensic science community.

I Teach.

I've trained thousands of law enforcement professionals as well as hundreds of law enforcement agencies around the world. 

I Speak.

I've been a guest speaker for numerous university-level forensic science courses and podcasts. 

I Write.

I have a weekly blog which I shared on LinkedIn. The final edit of my new book with co-author Kathy Saviers, is in the works, detailing cases I investigated that had global ramifications.