The results of the analysis of expert practice allowed us to establish that specialists involved in the production of inspections of accident sites prefer the photographic method of fixing traces, without removing them. In the future, the bodies of preliminary investigation appoint tracological examinations and studies of these photographic images. These circumstances, in order to prevent the receipt of low-quality images of footprints found at the place of advent, determine the relevance of developing photo-fixation algorithms and their further forensic investigation. This article discusses the features of photofixation of objects of tracological examination in the production of investigative actions using digital photographic equipment. The basic principles of this process are analyzed and recommendations for their implementation are provided. The procedural aspect of obtaining photographic images for tracological research is considered. The author also emphasizes that the use of photography methods as methods of fixing traces instead of removing them is considered only as an exceptional measure. The article will be useful for cadets, students, adjuncts of educational organizations of law enforcement agencies of Russia, students and postgraduates studying in educational institutions of higher education in an enlarged group of specialties "Jurisprudence", teachers and practitioners of preliminary investigation bodies and forensic units.
Forensic photography, photographic recording, tracelogy examination, digital photography, photographic image examination
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