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CSFS – Careers in Forensic Science, Anderson, G S 1 The Forensic Lab There are many crime labs or forensic laboratories across Canada which employ civilian scientists to analyze evidence recovered from a crime scene 2 Crime Scene Investigation Crime scenes are analyzed by police officers in Canada, not civilians
Forensic Science in Canada A Report of Multidisciplinary Discussion May 4 – 5, 2012 Forensic science in Canada is at a critical juncture Both public and judicial confidence in our practices have been eroded by several high-profile inquiries into the damage wrought by faulty forensic evidence We have learned that
FORENSIC SCIENCE IN CANADA BUT DIDN’T KNOW WHO TO ASK 2nd Edition, 2017 Edited and Compiled by Gail S Anderson, M P M Ph D CSFS President, 2008 CSFS Membership Chair 2004-2007 Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Entomology Fellow, Biology Section, Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences
The hard and cold truth is that forensic science in Canada is limited, though this may change as the impetus from popular contemporary shows like CSI, Bones etc , and rising crime rates, make the public more aware of this investigative science Schooling opportunities in forensic science is becoming more
Forensic science degree allows graduates to investigate and solve crimes Forensic science – often called forensics is gathering of evidence and details of a crime A forensic scientist must also research and present found evidence to others involved in criminal cases, such as detectives and lawyers
likely to use forensic sciences to examine evidence and to solve crimes Students are commonly exposed to crime situations in the media, both fictional and real, and are likely aware that forensic sciences are used to solve crimes, as many current television programs and popular authors use the science of forensics to develop their dramas