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.

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Pat's Celebration of Life

Join Pat's global network of family, friends, and all the many souls who's lives he touched, Saturday May 31 at 1:00PM eastern standard time in the USA.

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Pat's Living Legacy

Pat said that his true living legacy was his students. He trained thousands of law enforcement professionals as well as hundreds of law enforcement agencies around the world. Listen to him recount some of his best memories.

Pat's Impact

Pat was a one-of-a-kind keynote for numerous events around the world. He took his work very seriously, and meanwhile his passion was in making forensic science fun. 

Pat's Stories

Pat shared hundreds of behind-the scenes accounts of the peculiar, ironic, grueling, and entertaining moments during his decades long career, which can be enjoyed on his blog. The final edit of his new book with co-author Kathy Saviers, is also in the works, detailing cases he investigated that had global ramifications. Keep your eyes here on his website for the release.