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Which type of shoe impression is visible in three dimensions?
Which type of shoe impression is visible in three dimensions?
- Both Patent and Latent
- Patent
- Latent
- Plastic (correct)
Which of the following characteristics can potentially be determined from shoe impressions found at a crime scene?
Which of the following characteristics can potentially be determined from shoe impressions found at a crime scene?
- Shoe size
- Approximate height of the wearer
- Shoe brand and model
- All of the above (correct)
What is the key difference between class and individual characteristics in shoe print evidence?
What is the key difference between class and individual characteristics in shoe print evidence?
- Class characteristics are easily altered, while individual characteristics are permanent.
- Class characteristics are three-dimensional, while individual characteristics are two-dimensional.
- Class characteristics change over time, while individual characteristics remain constant.
- Class characteristics link a shoe print to a general group or type of shoe, while individual characteristics can potentially link it to a specific, unique shoe. (correct)
When documenting shoe impressions at a crime scene, what are the three main types of photographs that should be taken?
When documenting shoe impressions at a crime scene, what are the three main types of photographs that should be taken?
When collecting shoe print evidence, what is generally considered the initial step that should be taken at the scene?
When collecting shoe print evidence, what is generally considered the initial step that should be taken at the scene?
In the context of casting shoe impressions, what is a key difference between Plaster of Paris and Dental Stone?
In the context of casting shoe impressions, what is a key difference between Plaster of Paris and Dental Stone?
What are the four primary parameters utilized in the TreadMark database for the analysis and comparison of tire treads?
What are the four primary parameters utilized in the TreadMark database for the analysis and comparison of tire treads?
What relevance did the Russell Williams case have regarding tire tread evidence in forensic science?
What relevance did the Russell Williams case have regarding tire tread evidence in forensic science?
In the context of known exemplars for tire track analysis, what distinguishes 'elimination vehicles' from a 'suspect's vehicle'?
In the context of known exemplars for tire track analysis, what distinguishes 'elimination vehicles' from a 'suspect's vehicle'?
Which of the following is the most accurate listing of the five basic human gaits that might be analyzed in forensic investigations?
Which of the following is the most accurate listing of the five basic human gaits that might be analyzed in forensic investigations?
Flashcards
What is a plastic impression?
What is a plastic impression?
An impression visible in three dimensions.
What can shoe impressions determine?
What can shoe impressions determine?
Shoe size, approximate height, and shoe brand.
Class vs. individual shoe print evidence?
Class vs. individual shoe print evidence?
Class evidence links to groups; individual evidence links to a specific shoe.
Significance of Aaron Hernandez case?
Significance of Aaron Hernandez case?
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Photography types for shoe impressions?
Photography types for shoe impressions?
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First step in collecting shoe print evidence?
First step in collecting shoe print evidence?
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Plaster of Paris vs. Dental Stone?
Plaster of Paris vs. Dental Stone?
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TreadMark database parameters?
TreadMark database parameters?
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Significance of Russell Williams' case?
Significance of Russell Williams' case?
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Elimination vs. Suspect's vehicles?
Elimination vs. Suspect's vehicles?
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What are the five human gaits?
What are the five human gaits?
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Study Notes
- A plastic impression is visible in 3D.
- Shoe impressions can determine shoe size, approximate height, and shoe brand.
- Class evidence in shoeprints links to groups, while individual evidence links to one specific shoe.
- The Aaron Hernandez case demonstrated how shoe prints can link a suspect to a crime scene.
- The three types of photographs taken of shoe impressions are overview, midrange, and closeups.
- The first step in collecting shoe print evidence is photographing the impression.
- Plaster of Paris is used for regular temperatures, while Dental Stone is used for snow in casting.
- The four parameters used in the TreadMark database are pattern, size, damage, and wear.
- Russell Williams' case demonstrated how tire tracks can link a suspect to a crime scene.
- Elimination vehicles are first responders, while the suspect's vehicle is the perpetrator in known exemplars.
- The five human gaits are walk, skip, jog, run, and sprint.
- Class evidence in shoeprints links to groups, while individual evidence links to one specific shoe.
- The five human gaits are walk, skip, jog, run, and sprint.
- The Aaron Hernandez case demonstrated how shoe prints can link a suspect to a crime scene.
- Class evidence in shoeprints links to groups, while individual evidence links to one specific shoe.
- The three types of photographs taken of shoe impressions are overview, midrange, and closeups.
- The Aaron Hernandez case demonstrated how shoe prints can link a suspect to a crime scene.
- Class evidence in shoeprints links to groups, while individual evidence links to one specific shoe.
- The five human gaits are walk, skip, jog, run, and sprint.
- The Aaron Hernandez case demonstrated how shoe prints can link a suspect to a crime scene.
- Class evidence in shoeprints links to groups, while individual evidence links to one specific shoe.
- The three types of photographs taken of shoe impressions are overview, midrange, and closeups.
- The Aaron Hernandez case demonstrated how shoe prints can link a suspect to a crime scene.
- Class evidence in shoeprints links to groups, while individual evidence links to one specific shoe.
- The five human gaits are walk, skip, jog, run, and sprint.
- The Aaron Hernandez case demonstrated how shoe prints can link a suspect to a crime scene.
- Class evidence in shoeprints links to groups, while individual evidence links to one specific shoe.
- The three types of photographs taken of shoe impressions are overview, midrange, and closeups.
- The Aaron Hernandez case demonstrated how shoe prints can link a suspect to a crime scene.
- Class evidence in shoeprints links to groups, while individual evidence links to one specific shoe.
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Description
Understand shoe and tire impression evidence analysis. Learn how shoe prints determine size and link suspects to crime scenes, as seen in the Aaron Hernandez case. Discover collection methods, casting materials like Plaster of Paris and Dental Stone, TreadMark database parameters, and gait analysis.
