Fingerprint Analysis and Characterization Team
Western Oregon University


Patrick Aldrich, Project Manager
Emma Dutton, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Steve Taylor, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Bryan Dutton, Ph.D., Research Associate
Nicole McLaughlin, Undergraduate Researcher
Jered Thommen, Undergraduate Researcher


Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon 97361

Ph. 503 838-8206; Fax 503 838-8072
Email: fact@wou.edu
Web: www.wou.edu/fact



Bulletin Board - Check Here for News and Messages

Welcome to the Fingerprint Analysis and Characterization Project at WOU!

A Federally Funded Project by the National Institute of Justice

Press Release October 2009 - WOU Faculty Awarded NIJ Research Grant to Conduct Fingerprint Analysis



FACT Reports, Proposals, and Publications

Dutton et al., 2010, Abstract for Presentation at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, February 23, 2010, Seattle, WA

WOU FACT Proposal (*.pdf): Dutton et al., 2009, National Institute of Justice
  • WOU FACT Project Abstract (*.pdf): Dutton et al., 2009, National Institute of Justice



    Related Literature and Project Notes

    National Academy of Science Report

    Link to Secure WOU FACT Reference Library


    Related Web Links

    National Institute of Justice
    Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division


    FACT Data Download






    Contact Information:

    FACT@WOU
    Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
    Western Oregon University
    345 N. Monmouth Ave.
    Monmouth, Oregon 97361

    Office: Natural Science, NS 104
    Phone:  503-838-8206 (Office)
    Fax:  503-838-8072 (Office)
    E-mail: fact@wou.edu
    Web Page: www.wou.edu/fact