What 2 Things Will an investigator want to know about a shoe print before they move on to the characteristics that make the track unique?

What 2 Things Will an investigator want to know about a shoe print before they move on to the characteristics that make the track unique?

The analysis essentially requires two things: 1) the print, track or impression evidence, and 2) comparison shoes or tires. The analysis usually depends on the condition of the evidence.

On which surface shoe prints are not clear?

For example, shoe prints left on snow, mud or sand. A latent print is one that is not readily visible to the naked eye. This type is created through static charges between the sole and the surface.

Is a shoe print trace evidence?

Footwear trace evidence is trace evidence that is recovered from footwear. Types of trace evidence that could be recovered include skin, glass fragments, body hair, fibers from clothing or carpets, soil particles, dust and bodily fluids.

What can individualize a shoe print?

Footprints and tireprints As shoes and tires are used, individual characteristics such as nicks, cuts, and wear patterns develop. These characteristics may show up in prints and impressions and can be compared with a suspect’s shoes or tires.

What can a shoe print tell you?

Shoeprints can be analyzed to determine the suspects’ type, size, and brand of shoe, as well as individual characteristics such as wear patterns (patterns that form on a shoe, depending on how the wearer walks) or specific damage (nicks and cuts, etc.)

What type of evidence is shoe prints?

Footwear impression marks – the mark made by the outside surface of the sole of a shoe (the outsole) – are distinctive patterns often found at crime scenes. They are among the most commonly found evidence at crime scenes and present more frequently than fingerprints. Footwear marks provide valuable forensic evidence.

What information can shoe print impressions tell?

What makes a good Mud Run shoe?

Great Traction – For a mud run, your shoe should have a very good lug system. Bigger lugs are better for traction. Anti-Debris – Your best mud run shoe should be able to get rid of mud and other debris that might want to stick to it.

How do you search for unknown shoeprint impressions?

Unknown shoeprint impressions are first searched through the internal BCA Footwear Reference Collection database. This database is made up of over 600 shoeprint impressions that have been obtained over multiple years of casework. Similarly, unknown tire track impressions are searched using Tire Tread Design Guides ®.

How are unknown shoeprints and/or tire tracks used in criminal investigations?

When unknown shoeprints and/or tire tracks are found at a crime scene, the make and model of the shoes and/or tire that made those impressions may be identified using various databases. This information could help generate investigative leads.

Are lace-up running shoes good for gravel?

The lace-up mesh upper is well designed to provide maximum comfort and support. Also, for running through rough or stony terrain, the triangular lugs of this shoe and diagonally-sewn tongue will help in keeping gravel out of the shoe. The innersole of this shoe also quickly molds to the shape of your feet.