Books by William J. Bodziak

Tire Tread and Tire Track Evidence presents practical methods for recovering, examining, and interpreting this evidence within the context of actual case studies.

This bestselling second edition is the most authoritative book in the field. It covers crime scene recovery and enhancement of footwear impressions, presents material needed to prepare for the examination of footwear impression evidence in court, and provides information on numerous methods of shoe manufacturing and their forensic implications.

Along with firearms, tool marks, fingerprints, and footwear, the analysis of tire marks is a key area within the forensic discipline of impression evidence. This book presents methods for recovering, examining, and interpreting this evidence within the context of actual case studies.

Describes the methods used worldwide to recover and identify footwear impressions from the scene of a crime. This book includes information on recovery procedures and materials such as lifting, photography and casting; chemical enhancement; updated information about footwear manufacturing; and footwear sizing.