Innovations in Investigative Techniques
Insp. Michael Heard
Bureau Director, Criminal Intelligence Service, British Columbia, Yukon (CISBC/YT)
RCMP
Acting Inspector Brad Kline
Forensic Sciences Branch
Edmonton Police Service
- Examining how genetic genealogy techniques are being used to solve cold cases
- Recent breakthroughs in advancing historical cases with a look at the “Babes in the Wood” case in Vancouver, 1947
- Using DNA phenotyping, predicting a person’s
- Appearance to create a composite sketch, with a look at the murder of Edgar (Iggy) Leonardo, Vancouver, 2003
- Exploring rapid results DNA technology, how it works, how it can be applied to cases, and the pros and cons
- Weighing the pros and cons of media releases