Footwear and Tire Examiner Program
A 10-month hybrid development program designed to prepare examiners for certification eligibility in footwear and tire track examination while remaining active in their agencies.
Program Overview
The Footwear & Tire Examiner Program is a 10-month hybrid development program designed for new and practicing forensic professionals seeking structured preparation for certification-level competency in footwear and tire examination.
Structured Certification-Aligned Instruction
Training aligned with established certification standards, supporting progressive development in documentation, collection, analysis, comparison, and reporting.
Applied Casework Development
Guided mock casework designed to build hands-on proficiency in comparison methodology, documentation standards, and reporting.
Capstone Evaluation
A final competency-based assessment where participants demonstrate full case processing from scene documentation through comparative analysis and reporting.
Certification-Aligned Instruction
Documented training aligned with established certification standards.
Structured Casework & Practical Exercises
Progressive applied work designed to build competency in real-world scenarios.
Capstone Evaluation
A final assessment consistent with certification-level expectations.
Who This Program is Designed For
New Practitioners
Entering footwear and tire examination and seeking a structured foundation.
Untrained or Informally Trained Examiners
Professionals without formal training aligned with established certification standards.
Agencies Building Internal Capability
Departments seeking to establish or strengthen in-house footwear and tire track examination programs.
Practicing Examiners Preparing for Certification
Individuals working toward professional footwear certification who require structured preparation and evaluation.
Entering footwear and tire examination and seeking a structured foundation.
Untrained or Informally Trained Examiners
Professionals without formal training aligned with established certification standards.
Agencies Building Internal Capability
Departments seeking to establish or strengthen in-house footwear and tire track examination programs.
Practicing Examiners Preparing for Certification
Individuals working toward professional footwear certification who require structured preparation and evaluation.
Participation Requirement
Participants should be actively working in — or preparing to work in — a forensic or crime scene discipline where footwear and tire impression evidence is encountered.
Program Expectation
This is a structured, competency-based development program requiring consistent participation, applied work, and progressive evaluation. It is not designed as a casual or introductory workshop.