Researchers at the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) are working together with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create a research database with realistic crime scene-like impressions. This database aims to enable the development of algorithms to aid practitioners as they carry out their examinations. To ensure that the database includes impressions relevant to the community, CSAFE is asking for your help.

The following survey will allow CSAFE to collect information about the type of impressions footwear examiners encounter as they complete casework. Your survey responses will guide the types of case-like impressions to be included in the research database. Responses will not be shared with anyone and will be used to understand which types of footwear evidence are the most commonly encountered.

Survey of Methods for Characterizing Footwear Evidence:
https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79DB0mtrskUyucB

More about CSAFE footwear research:
https://forensicstats.org/footwear/

Questions about the survey can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..