BCITForensics

Fascinating work by the BCIT DNA Lab's Steen Hartsen on a case of possible false conviction for a murder four decades ago. Check out the ABC News piece and Steen's interview about the new DNA analyses conducted at BCIT. tinyurl.com/DNA-Haysom-Mur… #DNA #DNAlab #DNAanalysis

New course! FSCT 8200 – Covert Surveillance Techniques starts April 16. Designed for those who want to conduct surveillance in an urban environment, policing and public safety, private investigation, corporate cyber and physical security. tinyurl.com/y9n2chr8

We’ve been busy across our forensic domains these past months, from grappling with the impact of AI to implementing new equipment in the lab. Check out the latest news as well as new opportunities to connect and get involved. tinyurl.com/Investigator-N…

Thinking of taking a part-time course? Drop in to our in-person Flexible Learning Info Session and talk to program representatives at our downtown campus (DTC) on the 2nd floor (Tech Collider), Feb 11, 2026 - 4pm - 6pm. Register today: tinyurl.com/Feb11-Flex-Info

We are delighted to celebrate Sheila Early, a BCIT Forensics educator, who has been named a Member of the Order of Canada. On joining BCIT, Sheila created the first forensic nursing offering. Congratulations Sheila! tinyurl.com/SEarly-OOC #BCITForensics #BCIT #OrderofCanada

Thanks to Program Head David McKay for sharing some tips on safe use of tech as we go into the holiday season! Digital threats are growing but there is a lot we can do to reduce our personal risk. Read the article: tinyurl.com/9-rules #digitalthreats #staysecure #safetech

This online course is designed to provide the principles relevant to the forensic investigation into both fatalities of and survivors of injuries and trauma. Register today for the January 2026 course tinyurl.com/FSCT-7830-Regi…! #forensic #forensichealthcare #forensicnurse

We are proud of our Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity student Mohammad Jowkari, featured on @CityNewsVAN after helping his family’s restaurant Momo Donair avoid a food-delivery app scam. Great example of cybersecurity skills making a real-world impact! tinyurl.com/536wvp5c

Solving Cold Cases with Investigative Genetic Genealogy: BCIT’s Forensic DNA Laboratory is using Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to help bring closure to families after years of uncertainty. tinyurl.com/4ppedv63 #DNA #coldcases #geneticgenealogy #bcit #forensicscience

Is AI gaining traction in forensic science? What are the challenges of applying AI to forensics? “Will AI come for my job?” Find out these questions and more by clicking bit.ly/4l1jukj for the article: The future of AI in Forensic Science. #futureofai #forensicscience

Did you miss the information session for the new Techniques for Crime and Intelligence Analysts (TCIA) Microcredential? You might be interested in this short video overview youtu.be/l81ZuO1fqEQ?si…

#BCITGrad2025! 📷 📷 Click on the following link for a brief summary of each ceremony, recordings, and photos: bit.ly/4nRDgS0

New online microcredential: Techniques for Crime & Intelligence Analysts, designed for intermediate analysts. Q&A with CIA Program Head: bcit.ca/news/stories/t…

We've launched a new online microcredential: Techniques for Crime & Intelligence Analysts! It aims to help intermediate analysts who want to build on their skills in areas including Open source gathering and ArcGIS Pro. Register now! June 27 at 1 pm bcit.ca/event/techniqu…

Registration opens tomorrow, May 21, 2025 at 9:00 am PST! Seats are limited. We allow individuals to take (3) FSCT/XFSC courses before applying to one of our programs. Resume/ reasoning, plus a completed CRC (criminal record check). Email for more info BCIT_Forensics@BCIT.ca!

From analyzing toxicology samples to collecting evidence at crime scenes, forensic co-op placements show how powerful hands-on learning can be, and how this unique interdisciplinary program prepares students for real careers in science and justice. tinyurl.com/59kz9jyt

Sign up today for our online info session this Monday, Apr 28th at 6pm (PST), to get all your questions answered by faculty and learn how you can get started on your forensic educational journey with us! tinyurl.com/yery79nd #forensics #education #infosession #bcit

Interested in Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation? Earn a microcredential through a series of six 4-week online courses. Start April 22 or June 3 by doing course 3020 or 3025: #courses" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bcit.ca/programs/fraud…

Dr. Dean Hildebrand, Dean, BCIT School of Computing and Academic Studies, spoke about how progressions in technology can potentially enable DNA testing on cases of this age and complexity. Listen on the CKNW Jill Bennett Show now! tinyurl.com/538u7d2x #jacktheripper #DNA

XFSC 7853 - Forensic Exam of Non-Fatal Strangulation - bit.ly/409P3Qm XFSC 7854 - Forensic Exam of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries from Interpersonal Violence - bit.ly/406KjeD Register today for one or both of these courses by clicking the links above.