Published Standards

The documents below are standards and best practices for the collection, preservation and examination of footwear and tire tread impression evidence.

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1. Guide for the Collection of Footwear and Tire Impressions in the Field 03/2005
2. Guide for the Collection of Footwear and Tire Impressions in the Laboratory 03/2005
3. Guide for the Detection of Footwear and Tire Impressions in the Field 03/2005
4. Guide for the Detection of Footwear and Tire Impressions in the Laboratory 03/2005
5. Guide for the Preparation of Test Impressions from Footwear and Tires 03/2005
6. Scope of Work Relating to Forensic Footwear and/or Tire Tread Examiners 03/2005
7. Guide for Minimum Qualifications and Training for a Forensic Footwear and/or Tire Tread Examiner 03/2006
8. Guide for the Examination of Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence 03/2006
9. Guide for the Forensic Documentation and Photography of Footwear and Tire Impressions at the Crime Scene 03/2006
10. Standard Terminology for Expressing Conclusions of Forensic Footwear and Tire Impression Examination 03/2006
11. Guide for Casting Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence 03/2007
12. Guide for Lifting Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence 03/2007
13. Guide for Casework Documentation 03/2008
14. Guide for the Chemical Enhancement of Bloody Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence 03/2008
15. Standard for Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence 03/2011