Anthropology 2235A/B Lecture 5: Lecture 5 – Forensic Science In Canada Today

• School: Western University
• Department: Anthropology
• Course: Anthropology 2235A/B
• Professor: Eldon Molto

Document Summary

Lecture 5 forensic science in canada today. History and structure: development patterns similar to uk and united states but there are differences will address development by three periods. Modern (1980s: dates for the development of forensic science in canada is slightly different than the overall field. He also introduced the use of hair analysis (microscopy: crime labs formed in quebec (1914) ontario (1932), regina (1937) and ottawa (1942, no formal recognized use of forensic anthropology or dentistry. Coalescent period highlights: 1953: formation of the canadian society of forensic science, 1963: journal for the csfs, formal development of forensic anthropology and odontology in. 1972 as sections of the aafs: continual development and expansion of rcmp laboratories. Modern period: forensic science is dominated by dna and the emergence of the. Cfs (northern regional lab: accreditation standards emphasized (ascld and scc, charter of rights and freedoms (1982) and its role in warrant.