Examination and Comparison of Toolmarks

This 5-Day class introduces the participants to forensic toolmark examination, which is also the basis for firearm identification and comparison.  The basis of toolmark comparison is the determination of whether or not a particular tool was used to make a questioned mark. Students will gain specific knowledge related to examining toolmarks, producing exemplar marks, and comparing them to questioned marks. “Hands-on” training, which will include the examination of tools, toolmarks, the preparation of test marks, and the comparison of marks using a comparison microscope will be provided.

Comparison & stereo microscopes, projector/screen for PPT.