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CRIME LABORATORY [6 records]

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Record 1 2022-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dactyloscopy
  • Criminology
  • Law of Evidence
CONT

[The] process may be applied to various samples composed of different kinds of substrates that are commonly present at crime scenes and that contain latent papillary traces, for example fingerprints and palm prints present on samples of glass(bottle, laboratory slide), plastic(rubbish bag, freezer bag, cellophane, compact disc) or samples provided with a metallic surface(small beverage can), or else at the crime scene when the latter is a closed space, for example a room.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dactyloscopie
  • Criminologie
  • Droit de la preuve
CONT

Les traces papillaires latentes [sont] des traces invisibles à l'œil nu qui sont le résultat d'un dépôt de sueur et autres composés présents sur les crêtes papillaires. [...] Dans de nombreux cas, les traces seront observables uniquement après l'utilisation d'une technique de révélation (vapeurs de cyanoacrylate, bain de ninhydrine, poudre dactyloscopique …).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dactiloscopia
  • Criminología
  • Derecho probatorio
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Record 2 2018-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Chemistry
CONT

Forensic laboratory technicians collect evidence at crime scenes, and are responsible for analysing and reporting the evidence in order to solve crimes. The general tasks of forensic laboratory technicians include collecting evidence, analysing collected evidence in a laboratory setting and writing reports summarizing the results of this analysis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Chimie

Spanish

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Record 3 - external organization data 2016-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Universal entry(ies)
004494
occupation code, see observation
OBS

004494: Royal Canadian Mounted Police job code.

OBS

The member is responsible for : examining, collecting, analyzing and preserving fingerprint, physical, biological, and other trace evidence at crime scenes, on exhibits at detachments, other locations, and in a laboratory setting; writing reports for use by other Integrated Identification Services employees, operational police employees, other law enforcement agencies, and the Courts; presenting the results of such examinations and analysis in criminal court proceedings; providing technical administrative and operational support functions for Integrated Forensic Identification Services Units; investigating and reviewing new methodologies and protocols within the field of Integrated Forensic Identification Services; and providing guidance and advice to internal and external clients in the basics of forensic investigation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
004494
occupation code, see observation
OBS

004494 : code d'emploi de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada.

OBS

Le membre remplit les fonctions suivantes : examiner, recueillir, analyser et préserver notamment des preuves dactyloscopiques, matérielles et biologiques dans des lieux de crime, sur des pièces à conviction dans des détachements, en d'autres lieux et en laboratoire; rédiger des rapports destinés à être utilisés par d'autres employés du Service intégré de l'identité judiciaire, par des policiers opérationnels, par d'autres organismes d'application de la loi et par les tribunaux; présenter les résultats de ces examens et analyses dans le cadre de poursuites criminelles; remplir des fonctions de soutien administratif et opérationnel technique pour des groupes du Service intégré de l'identité judicaire; étudier et examiner de nouveaux protocoles et méthodes dans le domaine du Service intégré de l'identité judiciaire; donner des conseils aux clients internes et externes sur les rudiments de l'enquête judiciaire.

Key term(s)
  • identité judiciaire - adjoint
  • identité judiciaire - adjointe

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
CONT

EDNAP started life in October 1988 in London when a group of forensic scientists from various European countries came together to find a way of harmonizing the DNA technology for crime investigation. With the thought in mind that an integrated Europe with open borders could well see the escalation of cross-border crimes, there would be a need for forensic scientists to exchange data and compare results of DNA analysis. At the 14th Congress of the International Society for Forensic Haemogenetics(ISFH) in Mainz(1991), EDNAP was accepted as a working group of the ISFH. Within this working group, it is intended that each European country should be represented by one laboratory with sufficient expertise in forensic DNA technology. As a small group, EDNAP is able to make decisions solely based on scientific considerations and in the spirit of helping each other.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Organismes et associations (Admin.)
CONT

Des associations s'inquiètent de la multiplication et de l'extension de fichiers [d'ADN]. D'abord en vertu des possibilités d'erreurs liées aux risques de contamination lors des prélèvements ou de la PCR. Un effort de formation des techniciens et d'homogénéisation des tests et des marqueurs utilisés permettra sans doute de limiter ce risque (qui n'a cependant pas fait l'objet d'évaluations indépendantes). C'est ce à quoi s'emploient le Groupe européen de profilage de l'ADN (EDNAP, European DNA profiling group) et le réseau européen STADNAP (Standardization of DNA profiling

Spanish

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Record 5 2010-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Police
  • Criminology
OBS

The job titles and duties assigned to this position vary depending on the police agency. In general, this position can be held by a civilian or a sworn police officer and includes the following duties : processing a crime scene for physical evidence(fingerprints, hair, fibres, fluids, etc.) ;documenting a crime scene(photography, video, sketching) ;collecting, preserving, processing physical evidence found at a crime scene, on suspects or during an autopsy(involves laboratory work) ;writing reports; providing testimony in court. Depending on the employer, this position can be highly specialized or limited to basic duties.

OBS

scenes of crime officer; SOCO: This is normally a civilian position.

OBS

evidence technician; ET: In some police agencies, the evidence technician’s duties and responsibilities are much more limited than a CSI’s.

OBS

crime scene technician: In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 6261 - Police Officers (Except Commissioned).

OBS

identification officer; ident officer: terms used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They apply to police officers only.

OBS

forensic identification technician: term used by the Special Investigations Unit of Ontario, Canada. It applies to civilians only.

Key term(s)
  • scene of crime officer
  • scene of crime examiner

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Police
  • Criminologie
OBS

Cette désignation d'emploi et les tâches qui y sont associées varient selon l'agence de police particulière. Les fonctions comprennent, entre autres, l'examen des lieux de crime, la collecte, l'identification, la conservation et le prélèvement des éléments de preuve, la photographie, la dactyloscopie, etc. Le degré d'expertise peut aussi varier en fonction des besoins de l'agence de police.

OBS

technicien en scène de crime; technicienne en scène de crime : Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titres de profession officiels dans le Groupe 6261 - Policiers/policières (sauf cadres supérieurs).

Key term(s)
  • technicien en scènes de crime
  • technicienne en scènes de crime

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Policía
  • Criminología
CONT

Los especialistas de escenas de crimen, coleccionan, preservan y documentan evidencia física de escenas de crímenes. Deben poseer buenas destrezas de comunicación y fotografía. Adicionalmente, deben tener conocimiento de medicina forense, tecnología moderna, técnicas de procesar evidencia y escenas de crímenes.

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Record 6 2006-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Names
  • Offences and crimes
  • Criminology
OBS

The first RCMP Crime Detection Laboratory was established at Regina in 1937. The lab's facilities were soon expanded to include sections specializing in documents, toxicology, spectrograph analysis, firearms, and toolmarks. A second laboratory was established at Rockcliffe two years later.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
  • Infractions et crimes
  • Criminologie
OBS

Le premier laboratoire judiciaire de la RGCC fut créé à Régina en 1937. Les installations du laboratoire furent bientôt agrandies pour inclure des sections spécialisées comme les documents, la toxicologie, le spectrographe, les armes à feu, l'atelier d'usinage. Un deuxième laboratoire fut ouvert à Rockcliffe deux ans plus tard.

Spanish

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