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Footwear marks and footprints in forensic examination

How footwear marks, trails of footprints, direction of movement, size and sole characteristics are examined.

What is examined

Footwear marks and footprints may reflect size, sole pattern, wear characteristics, direction of movement, the number of people and other circumstances. Scaled photographs and preservation of the trace are important.

the length and width of the mark;
sole pattern;
specific features and defects;
a trail of footprints;
suitability for comparison.

Inquiry

Send photographs of traces, documents or a description of the task

You may send photographs of traces, damage, locks, seals, footwear, tools or vehicles, a court ruling, an investigative order, draft questions or a report for review.

marks left by footwear, feet, clothing, teeth and fingernails;
marks left by implements, tools and mechanisms;
locks, seals, locking and sealing devices (ЗПУ);
vehicle traces and damage;
mechanical damage to clothing, knots and loops.

Type of examination Your name Contact phone number or email * Briefly describe the task * Attach photographs, documents or a report

Up to 10 files of 10 MB each. Preserve the source photographs and information about the provenance of traces; physical objects are transferred separately.

I give consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of considering and responding to my enquiry.

How data is processed: Personal Data Processing Policy. Attach only materials relevant to the examination; redact unnecessary data about other people.

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For physical objects, it is important to preserve traces, packaging, storage conditions and information about the provenance of specimens.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.