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Crime and Intelligence Analysis Bridging Courses

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Analytic techniques are an important addition to every analyst’s toolbox. As criminals become more proficient, analysts must be able to use equally sophisticated analytical skills. The Crime and Intelligence Analysis option trains graduates to successfully apply the tools and techniques required for solving complex investigations. It provides students with the critical thinking skills necessary for addressing modern-day crimes, internship experience in a law enforcement agency, access to a global network of intelligence professionals and recognition by international professional associations.

We are offering all 3 bridging courses required to apply to the Crime and Intelligence Analysis program this Spring/Summer.

After successfully completing these 3 courses, you will be able to apply to program*.

*Students must also have at least 60 post-secondary credits to apply.

Register today to save your seat!

Introduction to Commercial Crimes in Canada

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Registration is open for our online course, FSCT 7210 – Introduction to Commercial Crimes in Canada.

Dates:  April 5 – June 21, 2016

This course provides an introduction to commercial crimes in Canada. Three main issues are considered: theory (the criminal code section and the fundamental legal principles underlying the offense); practical criteria (identifying the priority elements of proof that are required from a practical point of view) and satisfying the criteria (reviewing the usual types of evidence required to prove the offense). Primary commercial crimes considered include: fraud, theft, counterfeit currency, credit and debit card offenses, internet based frauds, conspiracy and money laundering. Others, briefly introduced topics include: stock market manipulation and other securities related offenses, criminal breach of trust, custom and excise offenses, secret commissions, planned bankruptcy and possession of goods obtained by crime. Reference is made to various industry issues such as banking regulations as they impact on the offenses being studied. In addition, 21st century issues such as the global economy, telemarketing, the cable industry and gaming are also discussed.

For more information and approval to register, contact Julia Dreyer at jdreyer@bcit.ca.

 

Career Café Chat – 3D Printing in Healthcare & Open Science

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Career Café Chat – 3D Printing in Healthcare & Open Science

Monday, March 7

7-8pm presentations
8pm onwards mingling
Professor Mugs Pub, BCIT Burnaby campus, SE2

 

BCITSA has partnered up with the Vancouver Maker Education meetup group and the Open Science meetup group for this month’s Career Café Chats.  Come and meet with industry professionals and learn about 3D printing in healthcare, open science and the community biolab.

Featured speakers:

John Biehler, a local 3D printing advocate & co-founder of 3D604.org, will be talking about the current state of 3D printing and examples of 3D printing in healthcare.

Erik Zepka from Open Science Network, Vancouver’s first Community Biolab, will give an introduction to Open Science, its ideas and how it came about (Community and the Tools of Knowledge: Introducing Open Science).

For more info and to RSVP, please see BCITSA’s Career Services website.

 

New Westminster Police Crime Prevention Unit Looking for Volunteers

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The New Westminster Police Crime Prevention Unit is looking for volunteers.

  • Applications will be available to download: starting March 7th at nwpolice.org
  • Tweet-Along to ask questions: March 10th from Noon-1pm at https://twitter.com/NewWestPD
  • Information Booth held at the New Westminster Police Department: March 15th from 7am-4:30pm & March 17th from 1-7pm
  • Application Deadline: April 3rd

Crime Prevention Unit call for volunteers

Forensic Identification Section Technician Job Posting with RCMP

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Public Service Employees) – “E” Division – Investigative Services and Organized Crime, Specialized Investigative and Operational Police Services – Integrated Forensic Identification Section – Island District
Victoria (British Columbia)
Permanent Part-time, 28.12 Hours/Week, Monday – Thursday
$47,005 to $53,133 (Under Review)

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Public Service Employees)

Closing date: 1 March 2016 – 23:59, Pacific Time (more on closing date)

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

Duties

Processes analog and digital video evidence by: digitizing/converting/duplicating/recovering videos; capturing/ enhancing “still” photographs; and vetting audio/video segments. Researches proprietary viewers/codecs required to view various media formats. Provides subject matter expertise, guidance/training to members.

Provides digital imaging services by: downloading images from storage devices; clarifying/resizing images; and creating CDs and DVDs. Takes service/identification photographs. Arranges for servicing/repair of photographic equipment.

Performs administrative support duties such as: maintaining TEAM portal (scheduling and Operational Structure Management), administrative files, electronic photo archives and fingerprint collection; scanning photographs/documents; preparing photographic booklets and documentation for court; preparing/tracking reports; processing mail; drafting correspondence; tracking inventory; administering fleet; attending meetings taking minutes and responding to general inquiries.

Performs financial support duties such as: tracking budget expenditures; reviewing/certifying/processing invoices for payment; processing overtime claims; administering contingency fund and procuring equipment/supplies.

 

For more information and how to apply, see the full job posting here.

Victim Services Case Worker Position with Delta Police

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Competition No:  CA 16-04

Closing date:  February 24, 2016

Salary:  Callout at $26.63 to 31.34 per hour; Standby at $1.50 per hour

Apply:  Online Application Form

Responsibilities:

This is specialized work involving the provision of crisis intervention services to victims and witnesses of crime and other forms of trauma. Additionally, Auxiliary Victim Support Workers may assist with office work at the request of the Program Coordinator. Crisis intervention services consist primarily of responding to requests for emergency support from members of the Delta Police Department and may include attending alone or with a colleague to any scene where requested by police, providing emotional support to any victim or witness of crime or trauma, arranging for transition home placement, transportation where appropriate, assisting police with next of kin notifications and assisting the Fire Department, Emergency Social Services or other agencies with victims of accidents or in disaster situations.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:
  • Grade 12
  • Knowledge and understanding of the objectives and procedures of the Delta Police Department, Delta Police Victim Services and the services available to victims of crime and other traumas.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in providing crisis intervention skills including the ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Clear understanding of the boundaries, limitations and safety standards in the provision of crisis intervention services.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with minimum supervision, as well as, part of a team.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Police, Municipal employees, volunteers, community service representatives and the public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
  • Basic familiarity with computers and software, including office suite.
  • Estimated time of arrival to Delta Police Department must be a maximum of 30 minutes while on call.

For more information, see the full job posting here.

Volunteers needed for BCIT’s Open House – April 8 & 9

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Calling all Forensics Students and Alumni!

We’re opening our doors and inviting the world to Discover BCIT. Exciting things happen here and we want everyone to know it. Open House is our largest event and it only happens once every couple of years.

We are asking Forensics Students and Alumni to come and support our department!

Where:  BCIT Burnaby Campus

When:  April 8 and 9 at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Your support and participation will make 2016 the best Open House ever.

Free t-shirt and meal ticket provided.

Please email BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca or contact Julia Dreyer at jdreyer@bcit.ca.

 

Forensic Health Sciences Instructor in the Abbotsford News

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Evidence of violence: forensic nurses balance health care and justice. The Forensic Nursing Service began in Surrey in 1992 and expanded to Abbotsford in 1999. Since then, patient volumes in Abbotsford have grown considerably, from just 10 in the program’s first year at ARH, to 68 in 2013, and up to 106 last year. Across the province, forensic nursing services vary from stand-alone services like Fraser Health’s, to sexual assault response teams that include examiners.

Susan Short was the first student to complete the BCIT Advanced Specialty Certificate in Forensic Science Technology – Forensic Health Sciences Option, with Distinction. Building on that certificate, she has completed the courses for a BCIT Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Science.  Susan has also been teaching for BCIT since 2006.

Our Forensic Health Sciences (FHS) program is designed for health care workers involved in forensic examinations as well as for the law enforcement, legal and scientific professionals that must interact with them during a forensic investigation.

Currently, the FHS option is one of the only multidisciplinary programs available in Canada for with experts in the fields of forensic toxicology, forensic pathology, forensic nursing, criminal justice, forensic scientists and many others.

Check out the full article at: http://www.abbynews.com/news/367738021.html​

Spring Term Registration Opens Soon!

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Our Spring 2016 term course schedule is available on our website, so you can use it to plan your course load for April – August 2016.

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Some important dates to remember:

  • February 12 – Web preview (You can see the Spring 2016 courses online, but can’t register for them yet)
  • February 14 – Web registration opens (You can start registering online)
  • February 15 – General registration opens (You can now register by any method)

So go ahead and plan for your next semester and get ready to register before important courses fill up!

2016 BCIT Forensics UAV Symposium – September 23, 2016

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The Use of “Drone” Technology for Investigative and Incident Management Purposes

Technology once strictly reserved for military applications, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), which are commonly referred to as “Drones”, are now being used for multitude of non-military applications such as; law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue, and other field where the advantage of having an aerial perspective is invaluable.

The focus of BCIT’s 2016 UAV symposium is to provide attendees with an understanding of what is required in order to develop a successful in-house UAS program for their working environment. From managing privacy issues to ensuring you are using the right technology legally, this symposium is a must for those thinking of delving into this exciting new technology.

Whether your use will be strictly operational to monitor and assess a real-time situation or for the collection of visual evidence at an incident scene, our panel of speakers will provide you the knowledge required to take advantage of this emerging technology.

Our panel of speakers will cover the following topics:

  1. Rules and Regulations for commercial UAV use in Canada: Transport Canada
  2. Navigating Privacy Issues when using UAV’s to collect sensitive information
  3. How to develop and maintain an in-house UAS program
  4. Legal challenges to the collection of UAV based evidence
  5. Overview of the current UAV technology available for commercial use and future trends

*Along with the above presentations, a live UAS demonstration will also take place.

Held at BCIT Burnaby Campus on September 23, 2016.

Contact BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca for more information.