Four Month Practicum Placement with the VPD
On behalf of the Vancouver Police Department, Sara Lee (VPD Homicide Analysis) would like to offer a placement to students currently enrolled in the BCIT Crime and Intelligence Analysis program who require a practicum. The placement is 4 months, full-time, unpaid with the VPD Homicide Unit.
Duties
The successful student will be providing administrative and operational support to the Homicide Analyst. The primary responsibility will be assisting in an on-going file review project. Specifically, the student will review Vancouver homicide cases and produce analytical products including, but not limited to, time lines, association charts, and telephone toll analysis with the goal of developing investigative leads. The student will also collate and evaluate information received from various sources as well as report on statistical trend analysis.
Qualifications
Near completion (fourth-year students preferred) of a university degree in the field of criminology, forensic sciences or other related disciplines.
Assets
Ability to successfully complete an Enhanced Security Clearance, experience working in a law enforcement environment, and/or education with a specialization in Crime and Intelligence Analysis.
To Apply
Contact Patrick Neal, Program Coordinator for Crime and Intelligence Analysis at BCIT’s Forensic Science and Technology department, at Patrick_Neal@bcit or 604.412.7641.