GPF recognises Inspector Ameer Mohamed as fingerprint and handwriting expert

– nicknamed “the guy with the microscopic eyes” by colleagues

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has officially recognised Detective Inspector Ameer Mohamed as one of its leading experts in fingerprint and handwriting analysis.
According to the GPF, Mohamed, a member of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), is among a select few in Guyana with such highly specialised expertise. His technical knowledge and dedication have made him an invaluable asset to the Force.
With thousands of signatures identified and hundreds of forgery cases solved, Mohamed’s expertise has supported numerous high-profile investigations across the country. His skills have also been sought by regional counterparts in St Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, and St Martin, where he assisted in suspected forgery cases.
Mohamed noted that his job is deeply engaging and emotionally rewarding.
“It is an exciting field. When you understand both sciences, and especially when you solve a crime involving handwriting or fingerprints… it’s an amazing feeling,” he said.
Mohamed’s precision and knowledge have earned him widespread respect. He was named Runner-Up Best Detective for CID Headquarters in both 2021 and 2024 and has received the Top Performer Award in the Crime Laboratory for six consecutive years.
As the GPF modernises with advanced equipment such as forensic comparators and comparison microscopes, Mohamed — nicknamed “the guy with the microscopic eyes” by his colleagues — remains one of the few who can still manually classify and compare fingerprints with exceptional accuracy.
With fifteen years of service — twelve of them spent in the CID — Inspector Mohamed has helped solve countless complex cases. Since 2016, he has headed the Handwriting and Fingerprint Analysis Unit within the Department’s Crime Laboratory, a testament to his expertise and commitment.
Looking back at the early days of his career, Mohamed enlisted in the GPF on June 14, 2010. After completing his initial training, he was first posted to the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) and deployed to Essequibo for anti-crime patrol duties.
In 2012, he attended a Crime Scene Investigation course, where he was first introduced to fingerprint examination — a field that would come to define his career. Upon completing the course, then-Constable Mohamed was assigned to the American Embassy for a brief period before transferring to the CID’s Crime Laboratory.
Under the mentorship of former Deputy Superintendent Rafeek Alli, Mohamed began honing his fingerprint examination skills, working closely with seasoned experts. A
At the time, fingerprint classifications were done manually due to the lack of specialised equipment. Nevertheless, Mohamed processed hundreds of prints daily, driven by a growing passion for forensic science.
Recognising his talent and commitment, his superiors selected him to attend an Advanced Fingerprint Examination course in North Carolina, USA, in 2016. There, he impressed international experts with his remarkable ability to make fast, accurate identifications using only a magnifying glass — often outperforming others equipped with advanced forensic tools. Upon his return, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal.
About a year later, with the then long-serving handwriting expert nearing retirement, Mohamed and two colleagues were chosen for specialised on-the-job training. Given his aptitude in fingerprint analysis, Mohamed was encouraged to take up handwriting examination as well. He later received additional training in questioned document examination from the Canadian Security Services.
A “questioned document” refers to any document whose authenticity or origin is disputed — from handwritten letters to typed contracts. According to Inspector Mohamed, some of the most commonly forged documents in Guyana include last wills and testaments, cash vouchers, contracts, powers of attorney, agreements of sale, promissory notes, threatening letters, cash receipts, and cheques.
To further strengthen his expertise, Mohamed has attended numerous Force-sponsored training programmes in India, the USA, and Dubai. Notably, he earned both a diploma and a postgraduate diploma in the scientific examination of questioned documents.
As part of his role, he introduced a more detailed approach to preparing comparison charts and sketches that clearly illustrate similarities and differences in handwriting — a method pioneered within the GPF, making his findings easier for courts to understand.
Beyond his analytical work, Inspector Mohamed actively shares his knowledge. He has trained hundreds of crime scene ranks across Guyana in fingerprint processing techniques, ensuring that the next generation benefits from his expertise.
Outside of his professional life, Mohamed is also an accomplished cricketer within the police force and is passionate about improving police cricket overall. He captains the Headquarters team of the Guyana Police Force and led them to back-to-back victories in the Annual Commissioner’s T20 Cricket Competition in 2024 and 2025 — an achievement unmatched in the tournament’s history.