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Forensic Footwear Reliability: Part I—Participant Demographics and Examiner Agreement

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Speir, J.A. (2020). Forensic Footwear Reliability: Part I—Participant Demographics and Examiner Agreement. (online version of record before inclusion in an issue)

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DOJ Approved and Published Uniform Language for Testimony and Reports (ULTRs) for Both Footwear and Tire Disciplines

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has developed guidance documents governing the testimony and reports of its forensic experts. These documents, known as Uniform Language for Testimony and Reports (ULTR), are designed to provide guidance on the submission of scientific statements by the Department’s forensic examiners when drafting reports or testifying. This applies to those examiners employed by the ATF, DEA and FBI.

On June 8, 2020, DOJ approved ULTRs for both the Forensic Footwear Discipline and the Forensic Tire Discipline; these documents are now available online with an effective date of August 15, 2020. These two specific ULTRs apply to both ATF and FBI laboratory examiners who are authorized to prepare reports and provide expert witness testimony regarding forensic footwear and tire examinations.

It should be noted that the ULTRs are work product of DOJ and in no way are affiliated with the OSAC.

NIST OSAC Footwear and Tire Subcommittee Published First Document

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The NIST OSAC Footwear and Tire Subcommittee published their first official document in July 2019. The publication is a terminology standard (Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Evidence) which replaced the SWGTREAD Standard for Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence (published in March 2013).

This publication was a long time coming and the result of a lot of hard work by a small group of dedicated forensic footwear/tire professionals. The subcommittee had their inaugural meeting in 2014, but it wasn't until 5 years later that subcommittee members realized the fruits of their labor. They should be commended for their hard work and determination, both of which were required to see this publication to fruition.

Watch the ASB website for future drafts for comment and publications related to the collection, preservation and examination of footwear and tire impression evidence.

Variability of Class Characteristics Observed in Die Cut Outsoles Composed of Both Rubber and Textile Materials

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Gokool, V.A.; John, J.A. and Koertner, A.J. (2018). Variability of Class Characteristics Observed in Die Cut Outsoles Composed of Both Rubber and Textile Materials. Journal of Forensic Identification, 68(2), 187-206.

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A Comparison of Hydrophobic Barriers for Casting Footwear Impressions in Water-Soluble Food Products

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Sabolich, A.R. (2018). Variability of Class Characteristics Observed in Die Cut Outsoles Composed of Both Rubber and Textile Materials. Journal of Forensic Identification, 68(2), 207-221.

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  1. Inherent Variation in Multiple Shoe-Sole Test Impressions
  2. Dependence Among Randomly Acquired Characteristics on Shoeprints and Their Features
  3. A New Method for the Recovery and Evidential Comparison of Footwear Impressions Using 3D Structured Light Scanning
  4. Collection of Wet-Origin Footwear Impressions on Various Surfaces Using an Electrostatic Dust Print Lifter.
  5. Lay Understanding of "Identification": How Jurors Interpret Forensic Identification Testimony

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OSAC (ASB) Document Announcements

DRAFTS FOR COMMENT

  • Best Practice Recommendation for Photographic Documentation of Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence (First Edition)
    Comment Deadline, November 2, 2020
  • Standard for Examination and Documentation of Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence (First Edition)
    Comment Deadline, November 2, 2020

RECENTLY PUBLISHED

  • Best Practice Recommendation for Lifting of Footwear and Tire Impressions (First Edition, 2020)
  • Standard for Minimum Qualifications and Training for a Footwear/Tire Forensic Science Service Provider (First Edition, 2020)
  • Standard for Footwear/Tire Examination Proficiency Testing Program (First Edition, 2020)

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