Books by William J. (Bodziak Forensics Bodziak

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.

Based on over 44 years of the author¿s hands-on experience in the field, this book provides a comprehensive, authoritative text on the recognition, recovery, examination, and presentation of footwear impression evidence. Covering all aspects of footwear evidence, including footwear manufacturing, shoe grading and sizing, examination procedures, barefoot evidence, reporting, testifying, and prosecution and defense issues, the book serves an invaluable resource for law enforcement, forensic, investigative, and legal professionals.

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.