Forensic Adobe Photoshop
Instructor: Prof. Gerry Narowski
Chief Jerry Narowski (ret.)
Gerald “Jerry” Narowski recently retired as Chief of Police of the Derby Police Department (CT).
Initially, he was assigned to the Patrol Division and later to the Detective Division where he
became the Commanding Officer. As a working supervisor, he managed all death investigations and
crime scenes. He was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2007 and to Chief of Police in 2010. During his
tenure managing the Detective Division and as the Executive Officer of the agency he was also one
of a handful of IAI Certified Senior Crime Scene Analysts in the state. Throughout his career, he
has held numerous additional assignments including a tour with the State Computer Crime Unit, a
member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a Senior Firearms Instructor, a
Microsoft System Administrator, and the Commander of the SCUBA/URT.
Jerry holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Science, an M.S. in Forensic Science, as
well as an M.P.A. – Personnel Administration and Labor Relations from the University of New Haven.
He has been an adjunct faculty member of the Forensic Science Department at UNH Henry C. Lee
College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences since 2001. After a 36-year law enforcement
career he joined the university as a full-time faculty member.
Jerry has trained and lectured at several police academies, universities, in-service training
courses, presented at several professional conferences, and has been admitted into state and
federal court as an expert witness. His specialty areas include forensic photography, digital image
processing/clarification, alternate light energy, crime scene processing/reconstruction,
fingerprints, and criminalistics.
Course Topics Include:
- Introduction to Forensic Digital Imaging
- Legal Foundations and Best Practices
- Adobe Photoshop Interface and Workflow Fundamentals
- Basic Image Corrections
- Advanced Image Processing Techniques
- Forensic Pattern Evidence Clarification and Enhancement
- Courtroom Exhibits and Report Preparation
Participants will have the use of software and the University of New Haven Computer Lab for the duration of the course.
Examples of Forensic Adobe Photoshop:
Examples of Forensic Adobe Photoshop:
Date and Time:
October 19th and 20th, 2026. Classes begin at 8:30AM until 4:30PM.
Cost: $350