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CSFS FORUM Newsletter #60 June 2016

In This Issue

2016 SECTION CHAIRS 2 Forensic Science Students: Undergraduate Research Projects Announcements 3 Meeting Minutes and Reports 4 Finance 6 CSFS Website 6 CSFS on Wikipedia 6 CSFS on Facebook 6

WHAT’S HAPPENING? 14

FELLOW MEMBERSHIP 35 FINAL NOTE 38

Editor's Note

The FORUM is an informal newsletter dedicated to communication within our forensic science community. It is published

twice a year as a supplement to the Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal. Please forward all material for publication to:

The Editor CSFS FORUM Newsletter

c/o RCMP Forensic Laboratory 1200 Vanier Parkway

Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3M8 Phone: (613) 993-3986 Fax: ((613) 952-7325

e-mail: [email protected]


2016 SECTION CHAIRS Gerard Beltran Biology Section Chair

RCMP National Forensic Laboratory Services – Ottawa 1200 Vanier Parkway OTTAWA, ON K1A 0R2 Phone: (613) 949-6527 Fax: (613) 952-7325 Robin Abel Chemistry Section Chair

38 Lennox Drive ST. ALBERT, AB T8N 4L3

Email : [email protected]

R. Brent Ostrum Document Section Chair

Senior Forensic Document Examiner Analytical and Forensic Services Canada Border Services Agency Suite 280, 14 rue Colonnade Road, OTTAWA, ON K2E 7M6 Telephone / Téléphone : 613-954-0266 Facsimile / Télécopieur: 613-960-5180 e-mail: [email protected]

Dalton Brown Engineering Section Chair

Principal: Motor Vehicle Collision Forensics Inc. P.O. Box 476 SMITH FALLS, ON K7A 4T4 Phone: (613) 285-0777 Fax: (613) 284-3777

Pamela Mayne Correia Anthropology/Medical/Odontology Section Chair

University of Alberta 13-15 Anthropology EDMONTON, AB T6G 1H4 Phone: (780) 492-0189 Kimberly Young Toxicology Section Chair

RCMP National Forensic Laboratory Services - Vancouver 5201 Heather St. VANCOUVER, BC V5Z 3L7 Phone: (604) 264-3505 Fax : (604) 666-2323

James (Jim) E. Hamby Firearms Section Chair

Lab Director / Firearms Examiner 410 Crosby Drive INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227 Cell (24/7): (317) 508-9014 Phone: (317) 889-9218 Email: [email protected] Kimberly Nugent General Section Chair

UOIT Faculty of Science – Forensic Science Program 2000 Simcoe Street North OSHAWA, ON L1H 7K4 Phone: (905) 721-8668 ext.3633 Email: [email protected]

PUBLICATIONS

JOURNAL OF THE CSFS Brian Yamashita, Editor

RCMP Forensic Laboratory 1200 Vanier Parkway

NPS Bldg., Ident Tower OTTAWA, ON K1A 0R2 Phone: (613) 998-6190

Fax: (613) 957-9156 E-mail:brian.yamashita@rcmp-

grc.gc.ca

THE FORUM NEWSLETTER Pamela Dixon, Editor

RCMP Forensic Laboratory 1200 Vanier Parkway

NPS Building, Lab Tower OTTAWA, ON K1G 3M8

E-mail: [email protected]

LEGAL ADVISOR

Susan Mitchell, B.A., LL.B.

Partner Tierney Stauffer LLP

510-1600 Carling Avenue

Ottawa ON K1Z 0A1 Firm Tel: (613) 728-8057

Fax: (613) 728-9866

[email protected] www.tslawyers.ca

CSFS Head Office

Susan Henry CSFS Office Administrator

Canadian Society of Forensic Science P.O. Box 37040, 3332 McCarthy Road

Ottawa, ON K1V 9H7

Phone: 613-738-0001 FAX: 613-738-1987

[email protected] csfs.ca

mailto:[email protected]






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Forensic Science Students:

Undergraduate Research Projects 2015, 2016

A number of universities now offer students the opportunity to obtain a degree

in Forensic Science. A standard requirement for most fourth-year Science

students is that they complete a research project related to their field of study.

As a result, a very large number of forensic research projects are being carried

out by students across the country. Once again, we are listing a few examples

of forensic science projects that have been carried out by students. This is by

no means a complete list. If you are interested in having a student work for

you, contact the local university and see if they have willing students available.

You should be aware that besides working on projects for an average of about

one day a week during the school year, students can also carry out projects in

other cities by working full-time for five weeks during the summer.


Carleton University - Forensic Science Program, Ottawa, ON (Contact: [email protected] )

Student Project Title Mentor Contact e-mail

Chelsea Black Exploring the Use of Direct Analysis Real Time (DART)-Mass Spectrometry for the Analysis of Post-Blast Explosive Residues on Samples of Forensic Interest

Dr. Jeffrey Smith (Carleton), Dr. Nigel Hearns (RCMP Ottawa)

[email protected]

Sadé Akinwale Blood Spatter Analysis Using HemoSpat to Determine Blood Source Location

Dr. Brian Yamashita (RCMP Ottawa)

[email protected]

Nicole Cruickshank

An Analysis of Lumicyano™ as a Technique for Developing Latent Fingerprints on Nonporous Materials

Dr. Della Wilkinson and Dr. Brian Yamashita (RCMP Ottawa)

[email protected]

Shannen Lucas fpNatural1 IR Powder and Supranono Fluorescent Powder Suspension Compared to Cyanoacrylate Fuming with Rhodamine 6G Dye for Latent Fingerprint Analysis

Dr. Della Wilkinson (RCMP Ottawa)

[email protected]







Laurentian University, Department of Forensic Science, Sudbury, ON (Contact: Prof. Tracy Oost, [email protected])


Nathan Benoit Validation of the Use of Sus scrofa (Pig) DNA as a Research Tool in a Forensic Laboratory

Prof. Michèle Bobyn

[email protected]

Cecilia Bouzane Analysis of the Effects of Short-term Subaerial Weathering in Different Environmental Conditions on Bone Colour and Microstructure

Dr. Scott Fairgrieve

[email protected]

Charlotte Holinier

Study of the Relationship Between Force Induced and Type of Fracture on Juvenile Pork Ribs Using Blunt Force Trauma

Dr. Scott Fairgrieve

[email protected]

Melissa Kay Evaluation and Modification of a Micromanipulation Technique and Stubbing Method for the Collection of Touch DNA

Prof. Michèle Bobyn

[email protected]

Kirk Unger Dextromethorphan and Dextrorphan From Decomposed Rat Bone Following Differential Decomposition by GC/MS

Dr. James Watterson

[email protected]








Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Département de chimie, biochimie et physique, Trois-Rivières, QC (Contact: Benoit Daoust, PhD (program chair) [email protected])


Audrée Gareau-Léonard and Marie-Jo Lajoie

Utilisation forensique des poudres d'épice pour la révélation de traces digitales latentes – Latent fingermark development using spice powders

Benoit Daoust (UQTR), Frank Crispino (UQTR)

[email protected]

Audrey Beauchamp-Doré and Catherine Jacob

Colorant pour le cyanocrylate:Rhodamine 6G ou brillant jaune (BY40)? – Cyanoacrylate dye stain:Rhodamine 6G or Basic Yellow 40?

Benoit Daoust (UQTR), Alexandre Beaudoin (Sureté du Québec)

[email protected]

Joanie Pichette and Virginie Redouté Minzière

Récupération de l’ADN et des traces digitales sur les armes à feu – DNA and fingermark recovery on firearms

Emmanuel Milot (UQTR), Christine Jolicoeur (Laboratoire de Sciences Judiciaires et Médicine Légale)

[email protected]

Élodie Coursol and Karely Lu

L’odorologie forensique : mythes, réalités et prospectives – Forensic odorology : myths, reality and prospectives

Frank Crispino (UQTR)

[email protected]

Roxane Létourneau and Marilou Nadeau

Séquence de croisements des traits d’écriture par moulage de Mikrosil – Analysis of handwriting line crossing sequence using Mikrosil casting

Frank Crispino (UQTR), Julie Binette (CBSA)

[email protected]

Sarah-Ève Gélinas and Karolan Tremblay

Combinaisons de profils génétiques : développement d’un outil pour estimer le nombre de contributeurs – DNA mixtures : a new tool to estimate the number of contributors

Emmanuel Milot (UQTR), Christine Jolicoeur (Laboratoire de Sciences Judiciaires et Médicine Légale)

[email protected]










Catherine Amireault and Anabelle St-Pierre

Détection et quantification des cannabinoïdes naturels : avantages, contraintes et biais d’interprétation associés aux pratiques usuelles ainsi qu’un regard critique sur l’établissement d’une valeur seuil – Detection and quantification of natural cannabinoids : i) everyday practice advantages and drawbacks and ii) threshold value discussion

André Lajeunesse (UQTR), Normand Fleury (Centre de Toxicologie du Québec)

[email protected]

Dorian Blondeau and Jérôme Dumas

Pertinence de la mesure de métaux dans la toxicologie médico-légale –Relevance of metal concentration measurements in forensic toxicology

André Lajeunesse (UQTR), Normand Fleury (Centre de Toxicologie du Québec)

[email protected]




University of Ontario Institute of Technolgoy, Forensic Science Program, Oshawa, ON (Contact: Kimberly Nugent, [email protected] )


Philip Chieu Validation of Fluorescence Microspectrophotometry for the Discrimination of Textile Fibres

Eleanor McAnsh

(CFS Chemistry Section)

[email protected]

Heather Burgess

A Comparison of Protocols to Optimize DNA Yield from Fetal and Adult Skeletal Sus scrofa remains

Stacey Sainte-Marie (UOIT); Kimberly Nugent (UOIT)

[email protected]

Michael Kuczuk Evaluation of the procedure for mRNA profiling utilizing HRM analysis

Barbara Reid and Diana Polley (CFS Biology Section)

[email protected]

Shirley Thang The Assessment of the Presence of Saliva in Public Places

Cecilia Hageman (UOIT)

[email protected]

Tayler Andonovski

Investigation of Sample Requirements of Selected Breath Alcohol Test Devices and Instruments

Michael Corbett (Chemical Review Services Inc.)

[email protected]

Daniyel Pelletier The Investigation of Temperature Data at Different Elevations for Use in Criminal Investigation

Ismail Gultepe (Environment Canada); Sean Bohun, (UOIT); Hélène LeBlanc, (UOIT)

[email protected]

Mohannad Hassan

The use of Ultra-Violet and Infra-Red light in the Examination of Forensic Evidence using DSLR Photography

Jim Aquin; Lieah Crust (Durham Regional Police Service)

[email protected]










British Columbia Institute of Technology, Forensic Science & Technology, Burnaby, BC (Contact: Joe Ilsever (Research Coordinator) [email protected])


John McHattie Estimating Illegal Drug Concentrations Through the Analysis of Wastewater

Joe Ilsever [email protected]

Kevin Lowe Experimental Ubuntu 14.04 Botnet Exploit


Janice Raffin Exploratory Study of Jurors and the Visualization of Data: What type of Visualization do Jurors View as the Most Reliable?


Jinwook Sohn Achieving Anonymity in a Surveillance State: Theoretical Review of Existing Knowledge


Chris Dwyer Tattoo Database Proposal for Law Enforcement


Chris Grant Analyzing Police Use of Twitter in British Columbia


Gabrielle Harris Exploring 10 Years of CSIS Public Records to Assess the National Security Dimensions of Chinese and Indian Power


Jagdish Dhanju Analysis of Android Social Networking Applications: An Experimental Study


Keisha Padalec A Review of Loss Prevention Strategies in the Work Place


Christin Espinosa

Comparison of User Behaviour on PC and Mobile Phones for Security Concerns















Gurjeet Cheema An Exploratory Study of Physical Attacks on Global Infrastructure of Oil


Ryan Malins Defending Against Hackers with Denial of Service Attacks


Randy Kruchak Bombing Attack Patterns on Natural Gas Pipelines: An Exploratory Study


Sharon Lee A Forensic Case Study of Cloud Computing


Laura Rose Online Sexual Offender Traits: A Content Analysis of Frequently Analyzed Traits


Mike Moody Google Nest Thermostat Vulnerabilities and Forensic Examination


Erica Luah The Application of Psychological Profiling of US and Canada Terrorism Attacks Against Energy Sector Actors from 1981-2009


Andrius Bakanauskas

Video Steganography: Can It Be A Potential Threat For All Internet Users?


George Li Heat Diffusion Model for Geographic Profiling


Julio Budiman Analysis on Remote Access Trojan in Advance Persistent Threat


Artiom Miljutin A Contribution Analysis of Social Network Analysis for Non-Kinetic and Kinetic Disruption of Terrorist Networks















John Bjornson UFED Cloud Analyzer: Technical Principles and Legal Implications


Carol Pun Identifying Factors that Contribute to Employment Insurance Fraud


Angus McKee Covert Channels in IPv6 Packets. Creation, detection, and mitigation


Divya Kumar Potential Pre-Incident Indicator Development for Biological and Chemical Terrorism in Canada and the United States


Ricky Lau PCI DSS Case Study: Importance and Impact in Network Security (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)


Dodd Gilbert An Analysis of The Relevance of Communicative Constitution of Organization (CCO) Theory to Evaluate the Impact of Boko Haram Attacks in Nigeria


Wildred Ling Analysis of Computer-chip Bank Card in Containment and Safeguarding on Financial Fraud


Julia Rogers Preventative Measures of Real Estate Fraud


Andrew Aveno Examining General Data for Possible Forensic Analysis on Smartwatches













Rachel Loukas Discourse Analysis: Examination of Richard Ramirex and Aileen Quornos and The Portrayal of Their Violence between 1970 - 1990 as Described in Print Media


Karn Aulakh Open Source Tool Comparison on Android Devices


Irfan Haji A Pilot Study: Ginger and Cinnamon Spice Powders as Possible Substitute for Commonly Used Fingerprint Powders


Liam Brown An Experimental Study of Forensic User Activity Analysis in Windows 10 System Restore Points


Cliff Lee An Experimental Study into DNA Recovery from Fingerprints after a Fire Scene








University of Windsor, Forensic Science Program, Windsor, ON (Contact: Dr. Shashi Jasra, [email protected])


Azeza Al Masri The Forensic Biometrics Analysis of Emotions for Facial Expressions, Heart and Skin

Dr. Shashi Jasra [email protected]

Hellma Alwan Visualization of latent fingerprints on the substrates submerged in water for different time periods

Dr. Pardeep Jasra [email protected]

Elizabeth Bertucci Age Estimation in Forensic Anthropology: Testing Variables Describing Age Related Changed on the Acetabulum

Dr. John Albanese

[email protected]

Maria Boxwala and

Mubaraka Boxwala

Analysis of Ridge Characteristics of Fingerprints from Different Fingers of Monozygotic Twins


Calvin Chak and

Cindy Vo

Passive Phosphate Detector for Waste Water Treatment Applications

Dr Bulent Mutus, Chemistry and Biochemistry

[email protected]

Timothy Chu Detection of Obliterated Handwriting with various Pen types with the Video Spectral Comparator


Abegail Dagdag Determining the Accuracy of Sex and Race Estimation Using Cranial Measurements on Fordisk 3.1.307

Dr. John Albanese, Sociology

[email protected]

Genevieve Desouza The Effect of Time of Gun Bluing in Developing Fresh Latent Fingerprints on Fired Brass Cartridge Cases

Dr. Pardeep Jasra

[email protected]












Alicia Dicarlo A Qualitative Evaluation of the Effects Cleaning Products Have on the Bluestar Test For Latent Blood


Ryan Dodich Determining New Methods for Enhancing Fingerprints on Rusted Metals

Dr. Shashi Jasra and Mr. John Lasorda, Windsor Police Services

[email protected]

Andrew Ethier Detection of Writing and Fingerprints on Burnt Documents Using Video Spectral Comparator


Alyssa Frazao Differential Attraction of Two Species of Blow Flies to Flower Colour and Odour

Dr. Sherah VanLaerhoven, Biology

[email protected]

Brooke Frisby Effectiveness of common fingerprint techniques to visualize latent fingerprints on Tim Horton's cups

Mr. Steve Hubley, OPC, Chatham

[email protected]

Alex Furlought and

Becca Glover

The Differentiation of commercial inks on the basis of physical and chemical analysis by the video spectral comparator and thin layer chromatography

Dr. Pardeep Jasra and Dr. Shashi Jasra

[email protected]

Stephanie Haddad The Effects of Abuse and Trauma During Childhood Development on Serial Criminal Behaviour in Adolescence


Kayla Harsch The Effect of Chemical Burns on Skin Tissue


Danielle Lachance New Techniques for the Visualization of Latent Fingerprints on the Canadian Polymer Banknotes

Dr. Pardeep Jasra, and Dr. Shashi Jasra

[email protected]












Kristina Marrella Effect of bleach on the Extraction of DNA from Whole Blood

Dr. Bulent Mutus, Chemistry and Biochemistry

[email protected]

Nikki McLeod and

Jayden Mayville

The Effects of Food on the Catabolism of Rohypnol Using The RIVM in Vitro Digestion Model


Ebonie Mckenzie-

Brown

Use of soil elemental composition to determine the geographic location


Melinda Mravik Finding the Ideal Method of Fingerprint Development on a Tim Horton’s Cup After One Week

Mr. Steve Hubley, OPC, Chatham

[email protected]

Jenny Orellana-

Giron

Visualization of Lip Prints on Different Cup Surfaces Using New Powder Techniques


Victoria Panecaldo Development of Latent Fingerprints on Different Surfaces with New Fluorescent Powder Natural1IR


Nick Rooney Comparison of English and French Speech Using 3D Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and Cepstrum Analysis


Ali Shadzik Comparison of Open Source Android Forensic Toolkits and Methodologies in Data Acquisition












Abyan Abdirahman Impact of research experience on measurement error for sex and stature estimation using the hipbone and femur

Dr. John Albanese, Sociology

[email protected]



University of Toronto - Mississauga, Forensic Science Program, Mississauga, ON (Contact: Teresa Cabral, [email protected] )


Tori Berezowski Suicide and Suicide Notes in Nova Scotia

Dr. Matthew Bowes, Eveline Gallant, Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service

[email protected]

Sarah Croutch-Luburic

Elder Abuse: An Eight-Year Review

Dr. Robert M. Boyko, Regional Coroner, Mississauga, ON

[email protected]

Julianna Lu The Value of Postmortem Metabolic Screening in Pediatric Death Investigations

Dr. Allison Edgecombe, Hamilton Regional Forensic Pathology Unit

[email protected]

Alexandria Hoy Assessment and Impact of Cognitive Bias In Forensic Pathology

Dr. Michael Pollanen and Dr. Ashwyn Rajagopalan, Ontario Forensic Pathology Service

[email protected]

Daniella Stoewner Skeletal Age Estimation of Males Over 50 Years Using the Pubic Symphysis

Eugene Liscio AI2-3d and Dr. Tracy Rogers, University of Toronto

[email protected]

Vanessa Rossi Crime Scene Analysis of R. v. Coffin: Carnivore Scavenging, Scatter, and True Perpetrator?

Caitlin Pakosh, Association in the Defense of the Wrongly Convicted (AIDWYC) Case Management Counsel

[email protected]

Jessica Lim Evaluation and Comparison of Microcystin-LR Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) Kits

Dr. Kathy McKague, Manager, Biological Analysis Section, Laboratory Services Branch,

[email protected]











Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change

Marvhim Tumolva The Biological Identification of Blowfly Species (Diptera, Calliphoridae) Using Mitochondrial Genetic Markers

Dr. Tim Westwood, Department of Biology, University of Toronto Mississauga

[email protected]

Bonnie To Taphonomy and DNA Recovery In Bone

Ramani Anantharaman PhD., Singapore Health Science Authority DNA Profiling Laboratory, National University of Singapore

[email protected]

Alina Guryn The effect of gel lifters and 5-methylthioninhydrin on recovery and analysis of touch DNA from fingerprints

Dr. Jonathan Millman, Assistant Section Head, Biology Section, Centre of Forensic Sciences; Melissa Kell, Forensic Biologist, Biology Section, Centre of Forensic Sciences, Rob Felske, Forensic Identification Office, Halton Regional Police Services

[email protected]

Mun Yi (Edith) Yim The Effect of Water Temperature and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) on Latent Prints on Metal Surfaces Recovered from

Identification Sergeant John Aitkenhead, Ontario Provincial Police, Forensic

[email protected]







Water Identification Services, Peterborough

Alexandru Marian Fingerprint Development Using Ninhydrin and 1,2-Indandedione on Drywall

Det. Sgt. Stephen Lamourie; Det. Robert Hofstetter; Cst. Michelle Pflug; Cst. Michael Tayor, Forensic Identification, Peel Regional Police

[email protected]

Yongyu (Sara) Chen

The Impact of Witness Education about Eyewitness Misidentification on Identification Accuracy and Confidence

Dr. Dax Urbszat, University of Toronto Mississauga

[email protected]

Chester Mui Sovereign Citizens Dr. Peter Collins, Forensic and Clinical Psychologist Complex Mental Illness/Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH); Associate Professor, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Forensic Psychiatrist, OPP, Criminal Behaviour Analysis Unit; Behavioural Sciences Section; OPP; Dr. Tracy Rogers, U of T

[email protected]






Joshua Campbell Rapid Detection of Ammonium Ion from Bomb Scenes Using an Ion-Selective Electrode

Dr. Gavin Edmonstone, Centre of Forensic Science

[email protected]

Kelsey Ng The effect of collection time on the accuracy and precision of results from Scanning Electron Microscopy – Silicon Drift Detector – Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (SEM-SDD-EDS) Analysis

Dr. Robert Gerard, Centre of Forensic Science, Chemistry Section

[email protected]

Siting Chang Visualizing bloodstains on surfaces on a vehicle using 3D laser scans

Gregory Schofeld and Abli Yousufi, Forensic Identification Services of Toronto Police Services

[email protected]





NEW Logo for the Canadian Society of Forensic Science!!!

We live in a world where everything is evolving, including associations that are changing in line

with member preferences and tastes. This holds true for the CSFS as well.

This year, the Society undertook the development and launch of a new logo that is fresh, distinct,

dynamic and unlike the logo of any other Forensic Society. This logo change communicates about

the evolution of the Society and we believe conveys an organization that is current, modern and

recognizable.

The new logo is created as a mosaic which is currently a very popular trend in logo design. The

mosaic pieces build an image that is modern yet enduring enough to withstand the test of time.

The mosaic pieces:

use eight bright colours inspired by the eight main forensic disciplines that make up the

Society, without giving one discipline precedence over another.

form a C representing the Canadian in CSFS; the roundness of the C gives a sense of unity

and movement.

surround a blue circle in the middle representing the Society.

lead to the name of the Society; using a strong font, the thinner letters positioned above

thicker bold letters suggest strength and unity in the forensic world.

The logo has versions for English, French and bilingual applications.

Thank you to everyone who submitted news and photos. This section of the Forum is

open to anyone, so please send your news and photos to pamela.dixon@rcmp-

grc.gc.ca where they will be stockpiled for the next edition.


Announcements Continued

IAFS Conference 2017 Toronto

Canadian Society of Forensic Science Special Sessions within the 2017

International Association of Forensic Science

The CSFS will be holding Special Sessions within the upcoming 2017 International

Association of Forensic Science (IAFS) meeting to be held 21-25 August 2017 in

Toronto. The Special Sessions will include a program track for posters and

presentations in French as well as English.

All areas of forensic science from the laboratory to crime scene to education, policy,

capacity building, human rights and intelligence are encouraged to plan presentations,

posters and workshops in what may be described as one of the most international and

globalised forensic gatherings anywhere. This triennial meeting has only been held in

Canada twice before in 1987 and 1969. This is a once in a career opportunity to

participate in a meeting of this stature in Canada.

Abstract submission will be open in November 2016 via the 2017 IAFS website at:

http://iafstoronto2017.com, additional information about the meeting will also be

posted here. Prizes for the best presentation and poster within the CSFS Special

Sessions will be awarded. The details of these prizes will be made available in due

course.

Please see the attachment at the end of the Forum for an IAFS postcard detailing more

information about the upcoming conference.

Or, browse to the operational website for more details:

http://iafstoronto2017.com/




Meeting Minutes and Reports

As noted in the previous Forum issues, all the Treasurer, Society Office, Standing

Committees, Special Committees and Section Reports and Minutes of the AGM

and BOD meetings are available on the CSFS Website under the Membership

tab. You will need to enter a password to access these documents.

Email csfs.bellnet.ca for further information.


Copies of the auditor reports and financial statements are available to members upon request from the Society Office.

Canadian Society of Forensic Science P.O. Box 37040

3332 McCarthy Road Ottawa, Ontario

K1V 0W0 Telephone: (613) 738-0001

Fax: (613) 738-1987

If you have any questions or would like further clarification, please direct them to Sue Henry at the CSFS Head Office

Have you visited our website lately? This is the best way to keep up to date with what is happening within the CSFS. It is also a great address to give out to international colleagues who want to know more about forensic science in Canada. As the website is a tool for you, the members, as well as a vehicle for the Society's exposure and communication, your input and ideas are always appreciated.

Website Committee: csfs@bellnet

Check out the CSFS on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Society_of_Forensic_Science

www.csfs.ca

CSFS on Wikipedia

Finance

CSFS on Facebook

The CSFS does have a Facebook page. Check it out for current posts!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Society_of_Forensic_Science


President’s Message

Dear Members of the CSFS:

It is with great honour and humility that I assume the role of President of this Society. I

thank you for your faith in me and in this Society.

The Society was founded more than 50 years ago by forensic practitioners like you who saw

the need for a forum to champion forensic science in Canada. They recognized the unique

challenges that our geography presents to us, but also the importance of sharing the wealth

of information and expertise of Members across the country.

The Society has continued to build on this foundation by expanding membership and

expertise, especially in the areas of education and student Members, and by finding ways to

facilitate communication. To that end, the Society has introduced the on-line version of the

Journal which has proven highly successful in sharing research both Canadian and

international, with the rest of the world.

The Board’s next step to facilitate communication is to update the Website to make it more

useful and accessible to Members and non-Members alike. This will be the Board’s and my

main task in the coming months. However, it’s not our Website but your Website. Please

feel free to make suggestions for how we can make this Website work better for you.

And finally, I would urge you to participate in your Society. There are many ways to do

this, whether you attend a meeting, write an article, review an article, volunteer to help out

at an event or simply suggest a way to make this a better Society.

I look forward to meeting and working with as many of you as possible in the next year!

Yours truly,

Monica Sloan


What’s Happening?

60th

CSFS Conference – Montréal

At left: Claude Boisvert, CFSF President, welcoming

attendees to the Conference.

Above: Jean Dumont, from the LSJML in Montréal,

is introducing the Conference keynote speaker, Mr

Gerald LaPorte, from the National Institute of Justice

The CSFS 60th Annual Conference was held this year May 16-20 at Delta Montréal Hotel, under

the theme “Linking the past with the future, new applications and new approaches”. The event was

a great success with 130 participants. The events included 8 workshops, 3 plenary sessions and 40

scientific presentations. It was an occasion for attendees to keep abreast of various developments in

their respective fields and to renew or make new contacts with their colleagues. Here are few

pictures of the event.


Maxxam Analytics

Social Activities – Volunteering

Annual Christmas Food Drive

Each year Maxxam runs a Christmas

food drive. For every dollar we raise or

1 kg of food we donated our corporate

headquarters matches with $1. With

the assistance of Dorsey’s Potato Farm

in Alliston Ontario, we delivered 1,333

kg of potatoes and onions to the food

banks in Alliston, Tottenham and

Angus. We also raised $1,552.52 in

cash in our Forensic DNA Services

location. Combined, that gave us a

total of $2,219.02. When this was

matched we were able to donate just

over $4,440 to the Guelph food bank!

At left, Walid Dabbour unloading

potatoes and onions


Social Activities – Earth Day

Social Activities – Fort McMurray Fundraiser

Maxxam celebrated Earth

day by holding two

activites. An e -waste

collection day and clean

up the culvert in front of

Maxxam's Parking lot.

At right, Walid Dabbour,

Brad Dafoe, Victoria

Oliver, Lucy Iachetta

Maxxam hosted a 50/50 draw and a potluck lunch to raise funds for colleagues and fellow Canadians who lost their homes in the fires in Fort McMurray. $416 was raised in the DNA department which was matched by Maxxam Corporate for a total donation to the Red Cross of $832. This again was matched by the government for a total of $1664! Maxxam has 4 employees who lost their homes to the fires. Thankfully all of our staff and their families made it safely to evacuation camps. Our Maxxam lab in Ft McMurray survived the fires. Our company as a whole has ongoing fundraising efforts and set up a donation site for clothing, shoes, toys etc. via our Intranet to send more aid to our colleagues.


RCMP NFLS-Ottawa

Babies:

Gerard Beltran – Program Support, Biology

Mother's day was extra delightful for the Beltran family as they welcomed their baby boy on

May 8th!! Congratulations to Gerard and Twilight... and siblings Trinity, Gerard Jr. and Eisen!

The future Toronto Raptor, Colson says, "Hi everyone! It's Me the Fourth."

All the best to the Beltran family.


Social Activities – National Division Charity Softball Tournament

June came and the National Division Charity Softball Tournament was held! The Mad

Scientists participated in the competitive side of the tourney and enjoyed some great ball

playing. We had great weather and even better friends, family and co-workers come out to

support us!

The team included:

Back row: Frances Porelle, National Anit-Counterfeiting Bureau; Glenn Verhese, Systems

Analyst for ABM; Denis Lafleche, Trace Evidence; Martin Champion, Firearms; Marc Lett,

Research Manager – Biology; Craig Yensen, National DNA Data Bank; Pamela Dixon,

Program Support – Biology; Gerard Beltran Program Support – Biology

Front row: Laura Knowles, Firearms; Jason Timbers – National DNA Data Bank; Lisa Fleury,

Firearms; Shaunna Post, Biology; Elissia Hillier, Firearms; Tamara Brittain, National DNA

Data Bank; James Scott, Forensic Assessment Centre

Photo by Patrice Timbers


Social Activities – Sunset Ceremonies

The Canadian Sunset Ceremonies is an annual five night event which features a variety of

performances including local singer/songwriters, the combined pipe bands of the RCMP and the

Ottawa Police Service, the signature Sunset Ceremony, and the world famous Musical Ride. There

are also displays from the various Emergency Response Units from within Ottawa and surrounding

area including the Ottawa Fire Department and Canadian Military.

Forensic Science and Identification Services (FS&IS) set up a multi-disciplinary tent which

encourages children and adults to participate in activities that foster an interest in forensic science.

This year we had displays for fingerprints, Biology, and National Anti-Counterfeit Bureau.

The Sunset Ceremonies run in late June and allow a wonderful opportunity for FS&IS staff to

interact and engage with the public about exciting careers in the forensic sciences and general

enthusiasm about sciences.


Social Activities – Easter Egg Hunt

In March, the Easter Bunny came a bit early to the lab and helped set up an Easter Egg

Hunt. Clues were distributed throughout the open areas of the various building of FS&IS.

Teams raced around filling their baskets with egg clues and chocolates. The winners were

a team from our Fingerprint section. Staff were encouraged to cheer for their teams as

mini cupcakes and chocolate eggs were shared in the Coffee Room.


Social Activities – Cops For Cancer Shave

Two lab members participated in this year’s Cops For Cancer. Brian Yamashita from

Integrated Forensic Identification Services (who has participated since 1998) and

Cameron Lytte; from Toxicology dared to go under the clippers and raise money for

cancer research. There were 10 participants from all across the Forensic Science and

Indentification Services who participated and raised over $6000. At the same time, a

memorial hot dog BBQ was done to honour a colleague of the FS&IS who recently lost

their battle with cancer. Over $1000 was raised for the May Court hospice to assist

with their palliative care.

Left: Cameron Lyttle, Toxicology Right: Brian Yamashita, Integrated Forensic

Identification Services


Retirements

Marc Brosseau – National Anti-Counterfeit Bureau – January 2015

Marc was born and raised in

Quebec City and joined the RCMP

as a Civilian Member in January

1985. Immediately after being hired

he was transferred to the Central

Bureau for Counterfeits (former

NACB) in Ottawa where he

completed his understudy training.

He was then transferred to the

Montreal Forensic Lab as an

Examiner of Counterfeits in 1987

and worked there until its closure in

1992.

Marc was employed as a forensic

specialist for a period of 15 years;

he gained valuable experience while

involved in the examination of large

and complex cases (clandestine printing operations, a variety of counterfeit money and negotiable

instruments, travel documents and trade marks). Marc completed his Master’s degree in 1992 from

L’École nationale d’administration publique (ÉNAP) at l’Université du Québec, while working full time

and attending classes in the evening.

In May 2000 until January 2005, Marc was the 2nd

Civilian Member to be elected in the Staff Relation

Representatives Program within the RCMP, since 1974. He was elected for two terms, representing both

regular & civilian members in the HQ region.

Marc rejoined FS&IS from January 2005 to October 2009 and took on various roles and responsibilities.

As a member of the Policy Planning, Evaluation and Compliance team he was tasked with different

projects, namely a consultation study on productivity profiles for Biology services. Other responsibilities

included Acting Manager, of Scientific Services. Marc was then promoted to manager and took on a

management role within Policy Planning, Evaluation and Compliance, Integrated Support Services.

From October 2009 to December 2014, Marc was Manager of Translation Services at National

Headquarters, then ended his career as Acting Director, Information Management and Information

Technology.

In conclusion, Marc has thoroughly enjoyed his career in the RCMP, always looking forward to new

challenges. Marc and his wife (Sonia – see below) enjoy spending time with their son Nicolas, an RCMP

member serving in New Brunswick and daughter Gabrielle. – Taken from Paul Laurin’s notes

Marc Brosseau (left) and Paul Laurin (right) NACB


Sonia Michaud – National Anti-Counterfeit Bureau – February 2016

Sonia was born and raised in the town of

Saint-Pascal, east of Quebec City near the St-

Lawrence River. She joined the RCMP in

January 1985, in Montreal where she

completed her understudy program in

Handwriting and Questioned Documents in

1987.

Sonia became a valued team member very

early on. She has also enjoyed handwriting

and document examinations from the very

beginning. After completing the understudy

program, she soon got involved in more

complex cases. Sonia has gained valuable

experience and knowledge as a forensic

specialist during a period of approximately

27 years. Her dedication to her discipline and

early involvement in training new

understudies have been well appreciated by

her peers and supervisors. Sonia met her

future husband (Marc Brosseau) in Montreal.

Sonia took a vivid interest in the personal

well-being of fellow members. To this end

she became a referral agent and took formal

training with the MEAP Referral Agent's

Course, at the Université de Sherbooke, in

1991

Sonia (and Marc) travelled from Montreal to Ottawa in 1992 where they joined the Ottawa Forensic Lab.

Sonia was part of the NACB there from August 1992 – 2009, and from 2012 until her retirement in 2016.

Sonia was involved with the accreditation of the section and was always available to lend support in

training and mock trial preparation.

Sonia became the MEAP Coordinator, Occupational Health and Safety Services; from 2009 to 2012. This

allowed her to focus on providing support for all staff of the RCMP and share her knowledge.

At her retirement coffee, Sonia shared that she rewarded herself with a “small” gift every time she

testified. This action, quickly removed the burden of testifying as she considered all the items she could

buy herself!. Sonia also encouraged all staff to “Live fully; Laugh often and Love frequently!” Best of

luck to Sonia and Marc!

Taken from Paul Laurin’s notes


Tom Suzanski – Biology – June 2016

Thomas William Suzanski obtained his BSc in Chemistry and Biology from the University of

Winnipeg in 1978. In 1981, he received his Master’s Degree from the Department of Human

Anatomy, from the University of MB.

Tom joined the RCMP in April 1986 where he began training as a member of the Hair and Fibre

section at the Regina lab. After his understudy, Tom engaged in casework for about 3 years before

transferring to the Hair and Fibre section in Sackville, NB. During this time, the RCMP was

beginning to develop the use of DNA as a tool in forensic investigation; there was no refrigerated

exhibit storage, nor was there much freezer capacity; uniformed members were still working in the lab;

no one had computers on their desks and reports were written with the aid of carbon paper.

After approximately 7 years in the Hair and Fibre section, he qualified in RFLP DNA technology. He

then continued to be qualified in all technologies the RCMP would employ for DNA profiling

including PCR based technology, Profiler Plus, CoFiler, automated protocols and the currently,

Identifiler Plus.

Tom has now worked at 4 RCMP lab sites – Regina, Sackville, Halifax and finally Ottawa. He has

testified over 100 times in Canada, in all provinces, except Quebec. He has also completed casework

for Barbados, Bermuda, Philippines, Mexico and St. Lucia.

He has served as a DNA consultant during the Swiss Air Flight disaster in 1998 and assisted in the

collection of DNA samples for it.

On behalf of everyone here and all your colleagues across the country, I want to congratulate you on

your retirement and thank-you for your 30 years of service to the lab and of course to the justice

system. I wish you and Peggy all the best in your retirement years.

Taken from François Proulx’s(General Manager) speech (written by Susan Borys) at retirement

luncheon


RCMP NFLS-Edmonton

Trace Evidence Update

In late 2015, the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory Services made some service and

personnel adjustments to both its Trace Evidence and National Anti-Counterfeit Bureau

programs. In the interest of fiscal responsibility, the RCMP NFLS continues to monitors

changing client needs, timeliness of service delivery, and optimization of budged resources to

ensure a sustainable national service delivery model.

As of January 1, 2016, the RCMP no longer conducts examinations of textile fibres or glass.

Trace Evidence section in Edmonton continues to focus on the analysis of fire debris, paint and

polymers, residue from exploding bank dyes (MAAQ), and the identification of unknown

materials while the Ottawa section continues to provide gunshot residue and explosives

analysis to RCMP clients. All of these services continue to provide necessary and timely

scientific support to front line investigators.

Although five of thirteen positions in the Edmonton section were initially eliminated (including

one from the internationally acclaimed automotive RCMP paint database query program), it is

fortunate that all of the affected members were retained and accommodated to other positions

within the RCMP.


Retirements Cindy Whiting – Toxicology/Quality Branch - April 2016

Cindy started the first full day of her RCMP

lab career on April 01, 1981, when she

joined the FLS-Regina Toxicology Section.

Cindy put in a full 35 years, to the day, when

she retired on April 01, 2016.

During her 35 years of service the majority

of Cindy's time was spent in the FLS-Regina

Toxicology discipline. Her last 13 years

were spent in Quality Assurance in the

Edmonton lab after the Regina Toxicology

Section was shut down in 2003.

It was an enjoyable retirement function for

Cindy and the smile on her face since

retiring says it all.


RCMP NFS-Vancouver

Social Activities – Science Fair Run 2016

On May 29. Team Bio comprised of : - Bella Mosimann – Biology and her daughter; Jenni

Stevens – Biology CODIS clerk; - Tanya Dare- Biology and her husband; Bella's husband and

other daughter; Michelle Wong - Evidence Recovery and (in blue jacket) Christine Crossman –

Biology – ran in the Vancouver Science Fair Run. A great way for the lab to show its support of

youth and science – way to go!


ATTENTION ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS

Canadian Society of Forensic Science members who may qualify for the designation of “Fellow” are invited to complete and submit an application form which may be obtained from the Society office. Requests for application forms should be submitted in writing, by fax (613-738-1987) or by e-mail ([email protected]). Completed applications are to be submitted to:

Chair - Membership Committee Canadian Society of Forensic Science

P.O. Box 37040 3332 McCarthy Road

Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0W0

PROTOCOL FOR “FELLOW” OF THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF FORENSIC SCIENCE Purpose: To encourage greater participation by Members in the affairs of the Society, and to recognize the active participants. Definition: The designation of “Fellow” identifies an active participant in the affairs of the CSFS. More specifically, a “Fellow” is a Regular Member who, by participation, has made a significant contribution to the aims and objectives of the Society and to forensic science, and has been recognized by his/her peers through election as a Fellow. The title of “Fellow of the Canadian Society of Forensic Science” shall not imply, or even hint, that the holder of that title has any more qualification, or any more competence, than a Regular Member with the same training and experience. Requirements for Promotion to Fellow:

Regular Member for at least 5 years Completion of an application form to be received by the Society Office by August 1

st

The applicant must have acquired, during the previous 5 years, a minimum of 15 points as laid out in the Points Schedule.

Fellow Membership


Points will be compiled retroactively for 5 years from the year of application The maximum number of points applicable per year is 5. For the purposes of this protocol, a “year”

means a calendar year. There are three categories of activity, and the applicant must have a minimum of 2 points in each

category.

Processing Applications:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a complete list of his/her activities and publications as necessary to meet the requirements, and attach it to the application. While the Society office keeps records of most activities, the applicant shall not rely on the Society to keep track of his/her activities.

On receipt of applications, the Executive Secretary will conduct a cursory screening, and then forward them to the Chair of the Membership Committee for necessary checking and confirmation. The Chair will make recommendations to the Board for the Endorsement of the successful applicants, and propose those applicants for election to Fellow at the Annual General Meeting.

Certificates will be presented to designate the person as a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Forensic Science.

Any anomalies, extraordinary situations, or equivalent contributions may be submitted to the Membership Committee who will consider them case by case without prejudice.

Procedure:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to compile the list of his/her activities over the last five years, and to substantiate any item that is questioned. Whle the CSFS has some records, it is under no obligation to maintain a complete or definitive list of participants in all activities. Where names are mentioned in the reports of Committee Chairs that will be considered proof of participation, subject to confirmation by the Chair that the person named was indeed an active participant.

Applications are submitted to the CSFS office, where the staff will carry out a cursory check of their records to confirm the participation of the applicant where such records are readily available. The applications will then be submitted to the Chair of the Membership Committee for confirmation and/or further checking as appropriate. On receipt of the Membership Committee report, the Board will approve the applications so that appropriate certificates can be prepared accordingly.

The status of “FELLOW” will be officially conferred at the conclusion of the Business Meeting at the AGM (Annual General Meeting). Thereafter the person can be referred to as a Fellow of the CSFS, meaning that he/she has been a notably active participant in the affairs of the CSFS.

Test of Active Participation:

The applicant was present and took part in the activity. The applicant, in the opinion of the Chair of the Committee, or the persons with whom the applicant

was dealing at CSFS, did what he or she said they would do in a timely fashion. The applicant carried out all the proper duties of the position occupied in a timely and correct manner. Whether a Committee was active or not will be determined by:

o Did the Committee meet at least once either in person or by telephone or equivalent medium?

o Did the Committee submit a report to the Board? o Did the Committee report give recommendations? o Has anything positive been accomplished?

Note: If a Committee has gone through the motions but accomplished nothing significant, then the examiners shall take into consideration the amount of effort expended by that Committee in its efforts.


POINTS SCHEDULE: ACTIVITY POINTS

A. Paper and Articles

1. Sole author of an article published in the CSFS Journal

2

2. Co-authored article published in the CSFS Journal, for each

named author

1

3. Authored article in official CSFS publication (excluding

Committee and Section Reports, personal notes)

1

4. Present a self-authored paper or poster at an AGM

1

B. Service In Society

Activities

1. Serve actively on Board of Directors

1

2. Serve actively as an Executive Officer of the Society

1

3. Active participant on an official committee of CSFS (note:

dormant committees do not count; must be official committees, whether standing, special or ad hoc; must be properly appointed by the Board)

1

4. Chair an active official committee (extra point)

1

5. Act as editor of an official CSFS publication

2

6. Serve actively as a Section Chair

2

7. Serve actively as a Section Secretary

1

C. Annual Meetings and

Workshops

1. Organize a Society-sponsored seminar or workshop

2

2. Actively participate in a CSFS seminar or workshop

1

3. Attend a CSFS Annual Conference

1

4. Organize an event (other than a seminar or workshop) at the

CSFS Annual Conference

1

Note: To “serve” means that the applicant carried out duties in a timely manner. Points may be denied if the applicant did

not take an active part, or if he/she was habitually tardy.


CSFS FORUM #61

December 2016

Material to be published should be submitted to:

The Editor,

CSFS FORUM Newsletter RCMP Forensic Laboratory

1200 Vanier Parkway Rm 169, Lab Tower NPS Building

Ottawa, ON K1G 3M8

e-mail: [email protected]

Deadline for submissions – November 15th , 2016

Final Note

Save the Date: August 21–25, 2017

IAFS 2017WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The theme, “Inter-Professional Collaboration in Forensic Science”, will attract delegates practicing in the disciplines of:

Forensic Pathology

Forensic Sciences

Policing

Legal and Judicial Systems

Forensic Sciences/Policing/Legal and Judicial Education

For more information about IAFS 2017:

[email protected]

For more information about the host city:seetorontonow.com

What is the IAFS?

The IAFS is the only worldwide association of academics and practicing professionals from various disciplines in forensic science, including: Forensic pathologists Forensic scientists Professionals working in police, government or private forensic laboratories dealing with fingerprints, DNA, drug analysis, toxicology, firearms, documents, trace evidence, accident reconstruction, etc. Other branches of forensic science, such as forensic psychiatry, physical anthropology, medical law and bioethics, forensic odontology, forensic scientific research, etc.

IAFS OBJECTIVES

Continued development of forensic sciences Assist forensic scientists and other professionals to exchange scientific and technical information Organize IAFS meetings every three years

Michael S. Pollanen, MD, PHD, FRCPATH, DMJ (PATH), FRCPC FOUNDER, FORENSIC PATHOLOGY

Chief Forensic Pathologist for Ontario Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto President, International Association

of Forensic Sciences (IAFS), 2014–2017

Dr. Pollanen is interested in capacity development in the forensic sciences to support human rights and justice, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. He has worked with agencies such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations in the Middle East, South Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.

The new Forensic Services and Coroner’s Complex, a site of some pre-conference workshops.