Footwear Evidence Practicum

This practicum focuses on the examination and comparison of footwear impression evidence from the receipt of the evidence to the drawing of conclusions. Practice in the entire examination process is emphasized, including the initial evaluation of impressions, the examination of known footwear, the process of comparison of crime scene impressions to known footwear, and the formulation of conclusions in reports and testimony. Prerequisite: restricted to Forensic Identification students. 3 credits