Investigate it: Forensics at BCIT
Forensic Science and Technology invites you to attend the Bachelor of Technology Research Day on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Burnaby Campus, Building SE02, TownSquare A, B, C, D (Rooms 212, 213 and 214). Refreshments will be provided.
Forensic Science, Computer Crime and Crime and Intelligence Analysis students will be displaying research posters and giving presentations. It’s a great opportunity for students and instructors to network and learn.
With cold weather like this, talking about winter classes isn’t such a large stretch of the imagination…
I recently uploaded our Winter term 2013 course schedule to our website, so you can use it to plan your course load for January-March 2013.
Some important dates to remember:
So go ahead and plan for your next semester and get ready to register before important courses fill up!
Dean Hildebrand, Associate Dean for Science and Technology, and Jason Moore, Acting Program Coordinator for Crime and Intelligence Analysis, recently contributed a case to the Journal of Forensic Sciences:
“In 1968, a child’s cranium was recovered from the banks of a northern Canadian river and held in a trust until the “cold case” was reopened in 2005. The cranium underwent reanalysis at the Centre for Forensic Research, Simon Fraser University, using recently developed anthropological analysis, “bomb-pulse” radiocarbon analysis, and forensic DNA techniques.”
SFU researchers examined the skull, applying a host of modern techniques ranging from DNA to dental analysis, with assistance from our BCIT staff and Swedish and American colleagues.
The case was also recently mentioned in the Montreal Gazette and Calgary Herald in case you’d like to read more about it.
Position Vacancy: Crime Analyst
DEPARTMENT: New Westminster Police Department
STATUS: Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week
SALARY: $79,352 – $93,753
The New Westminster Police Department requires a Crime Analyst to join the Support Services Division. Reporting to the Staff Sergeant in charge of the Criminal Investigations Unit, this is specialized work involving the application of complex research techniques to support investigative activities and assist NWPD managers in effectively deploying resources. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collecting, analyzing and interpreting a variety of investigative and intelligence data; preparing reports and recommendations based upon analyses; assisting in design or planning of projects; establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of internal and external contacts. The incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgment and action in carrying out assignments.
Tipping the Scales of Justice is a conference hosted by the Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships (NEVR) that features an exciting lineup of speakers who will explore the role of our criminal justice system in supporting the safety of women, children and families dealing with violence. Cory Heavener, Head of the Provincial Office of Domestic Violence, will present on the provincial plan to ensure the best policies and practices for supporting families dealing with domestic violence. Associate Chief Judge Gurmail Gill will explore the many difficulties that arise when dealing with cases of domestic violence in court. Vancouver lawyer Geoffrey Cowper will discuss his recommendations for improving the efficiency and efficacy of British Columbia’s justice system. Simon Thompson will speak from his experience as Abbotsford Crown Counsel about the challenges faced when prosecuting domestic violence cases. Speakers will be followed by a roundtable discussion, involving all attendees, of what approach by the justice system is best to ensure the safety and security of women, children and families experiencing violence.
The conference will be held from 09:30 to 16:30 on Thursday, November 1 at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Tickets cost $25 per person and include lunch. For more information please contact Maryam Majedi at 604.589.1868 ext 243 or mm@surreywomencentre.ca.
When a person has been sexually assaulted, one of the first medical professionals he or she is likely to come in contact with is a nurse. For the last week, a group of nurses from around the Yukon have been learning about the unique skills required to help those who have been assaulted. BCIT Forensic Health Sciences Program Coordinator, Sheila Early, recently went to Whitehorse to teach nurses how to care for victims of sexual assault and was interviewed by CBC News: Northbeat, CBC News: A New Day and the Whitehorse Star.
On December 5, 2012, the Surrey Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (SCADA) is hosting its 3rd annual conference for Surrey-based service providers working in the area of domestic abuse.
This year’s theme, “Looking Through the Lens: Teen Dating Abuse” was developed based on feedback from previous event evaluations as an area of interest and need.
3 workshops will explore the issues surrounding:
Issues will be explored from the perspectives of the teen offender, the teen victim, and through the dissemination of knowledge and resources for service providers.
For more information, or to register, visit the SCADA website.
In the wake of the latest developments on the “Highway of Tears” murder investigations, CTV News and CBC Radio recently interviewed Dean Hildebrand, Associate Dean of Science and Technology, to get his insight on using new DNA technology to solve cold cases:
“The DNA molecule is a very robust molecule and the technology we have today are breaking cases like this…”
Job Opportunity: Surveillance Investigator – CKR Global
Location: British Columbia – Vancouver Metro Area
Education: High School or equivalent; Security/investigator training
Hourly Rate: Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent, part-time
# of Positions: 2
Closing Date: October 12, 2012
About CKR
CKR Global, Canpro King-Reed LP is Canada’s largest full service risk mitigation and private investigation firm, established in 1975. We have over 450 full-time professional employees situated in 23 offices across Canada. We also have a global presence in various locations, such as: India, Afghanistan, Cyprus, and Latin America.
Our company has extensive access to a broad range of information sources, many of which are not accessible to the general public. We are continuously expanding our information resources, as well as our range of services, in order to continuously adapt to our clients’ ever-changing needs.
Did you know that Surrey now has a Mobile Assault Response Team (SMART) ? SMART is a 24-hour service hotline, launched in June, that ensures victims have support after physical or sexual violence:
“Once in a safe place, specially trained workers help women explore their options, explaining the medical, legal and social services available, and help them come up with a safety plan.”
Lynn Gifford, instructor in our Forensic Health Sciences program and forensic nursing services coordinator at Surrey Memorial Hospital, was quoted in a recent Surrey Leader article that introduced the community to this new and important service:
“After an assault, it is critical that women and girls receive immediate medical attention due to the possibility of injury, pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.”
Please read the full article to find out more about the assistance SMART provides in Surrey.