This 40-hour course is designed to provide the skills for practitioners to successfully perform Footwear examinations. Topics will include:
History
Manufacturing Processes
2D/3D Impressions
Casting and Collection
Digital Image Examinations
Complex case analysis
ACE-V & Solemate
Court Chart Preparation
CSIPix software will be used (BRING YOUR LAPTOP)
Case law, Report writing & Courtroom Testimony
AGENDA
Day1
8:30am - 9:00am
OPENING COMMENTS
9:00am - 12:00pm
History, Manufacturing Processes
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LUNCH on own
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Detection & Documentation of 2D & 3D Impressions (Lighting & Photography)
Day 2
8:30am - 9:00am
Morning Review
9:00am - 12:00pm
Casting & Collection (Lifting, Gel lifters, casting, blood)
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LUNCH on own
1:00pm - 4:30pm
ACE-V & Solemate
Day 3
8:30am - 9:00am
Morning Review
9:00am - 10:30am
Digital Image Examination
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LUNCH on own
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Footwear Analysis
Day 4
8:30am - 9:00am
Morning Review
9:00am - 12:00pm
Footwear Analysis
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LUNCH on own
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Complex Case Analysis
Day 5
8:30am - 9:00am
Morning Review
9:00am - 12:00pm
Case Law, Report Writing & Courtroom Testimony
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LUNCH on own
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Written & Proficiency Test
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Certificates & Closing remarks
This course is designed in accordance with best practices and standards established by NIST-OSAC Footwear Sub-committee, SWGTREAD, and other professional guidance organizations. Successful completion of this course may be used toward the IAI certification application or re-certification process.
