AT THE MUSEUM Scotland Yard Fingerprints Masterclass
Join us in person at the Museum.
Scotland Yard Fingerprint Masterclass
Thursday 21st August 2025 18:30 (doors open 18:15)
Former Detective Chief Inspector Steve Gaskin had many cases solved by fingerprint experts whilst in the Metropolitan Police. The study of fingerprints and their history is fascinating. It has led to the downfall of many seasoned criminals, such as the Great Train Robbers, and those involved in the Docklands bombing. The science has developed over the years from using black dusting powder to laser illumination.
During the session, Steve will deliver the following:
· explore a short history of fingerprint forensics
· the science of fingerprinting, dactyloscopy, explained
· take your own fingerprints and dust for hidden marks!
· Investigate several fingerprint cases which went to Bow Street Magistrates Court specifically the Air Raid Killer
· Discover how fingerprints appear in the natural world
· Q & A
This is a hands-on session!
Steve Gaskin was a DCI in the Met, serving at busy police stations in the Metropolis. Notably, he spent a total of ten years investigating drug trafficking and the money generated from crime. He retrained as a criminal psychology lecturer and works with his wife Kate (a former Met officer) and his three daughters.
Timings: doors open at 18:45. The workshop begins at 19.00 and lasts approximately 75 minutes, including a Q&A with the audience.
Conditions of entry: this event is recommended for anyone over the age of 16 years.
Tickets: Due to the hands-on nature of the workshop, this is strictly an in-person event and attendance online is not available. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Prices to attend at the Museum: £20/ £18.00 Friends.
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Join us in person at the Museum.
Scotland Yard Fingerprint Masterclass
Thursday 21st August 2025 18:30 (doors open 18:15)
Former Detective Chief Inspector Steve Gaskin had many cases solved by fingerprint experts whilst in the Metropolitan Police. The study of fingerprints and their history is fascinating. It has led to the downfall of many seasoned criminals, such as the Great Train Robbers, and those involved in the Docklands bombing. The science has developed over the years from using black dusting powder to laser illumination.
During the session, Steve will deliver the following:
· explore a short history of fingerprint forensics
· the science of fingerprinting, dactyloscopy, explained
· take your own fingerprints and dust for hidden marks!
· Investigate several fingerprint cases which went to Bow Street Magistrates Court specifically the Air Raid Killer
· Discover how fingerprints appear in the natural world
· Q & A
This is a hands-on session!
Steve Gaskin was a DCI in the Met, serving at busy police stations in the Metropolis. Notably, he spent a total of ten years investigating drug trafficking and the money generated from crime. He retrained as a criminal psychology lecturer and works with his wife Kate (a former Met officer) and his three daughters.
Timings: doors open at 18:45. The workshop begins at 19.00 and lasts approximately 75 minutes, including a Q&A with the audience.
Conditions of entry: this event is recommended for anyone over the age of 16 years.
Tickets: Due to the hands-on nature of the workshop, this is strictly an in-person event and attendance online is not available. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Prices to attend at the Museum: £20/ £18.00 Friends.
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