FRS 201: Footwear and Tire Track Examination

 

 

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different types of footwear and tire track evidence examined in forensic investigation;
2. explain the procedures used in collection of footwear and tire track evidence;
3. compare footwear and tire track evidence to known impressions, impressions connected to other crimes and evidence stored in databases; and
4. recognize and interpret different types of imprint and impression characteristics, including but not limited to, class, individual and wear characteristics.

Course Contents

Types of footwear and tire track evidence examined in forensics. Procedure of sample collection (adhesive lifter, gelatin lifter, electrostatic dust printing, etc.). Evidence detection, recovery, and handling procedure. Laboratory and photography procedure. Courtroom testimony and legal issues, casework. Comparison of collected evidence to known impressions, impressions connected to other crimes and evidence stored in databases’ Imprints and impression characteristics (class, individual and wear characteristics). Uses of footwear and tire track examination