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Greater Vancouver
Joined May 2015
BIG INFO is today at the Burnaby campus! Join us in person this afternoon, October 14th, 2026 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm for your chance to find out about our many flex/PTS forensics programs. :) Click for more details: bcit.ca/about/visit/big-info… #BIGINFO #BCIT #FORENSICS
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Dean Hildebrand, head of the DNA lab at BCIT, said it’s very challenging to get enough DNA from ashes to make an identification. To read/listen to the CBC article, please click here: lnkd.in/di8sGhJT
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Here's a timely roundup of BCIT by the numbers, from student outcomes to applied learning metrics. So much impact across so many areas. Explore the "Our Impact" : tinyurl.com/Our-Impact-BCIT
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Steen Hartsen from our Forensic DNA Lab breaks down Investigative Genetic Genealogy for The Big Story podcast. The fascinating technology is back in the spotlight after it led to a suspect in a shocking Toronto cold case. Starts after 12:07. tinyurl.com/Santos-cold-case #coldcase
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Congratulations to Sheila Early of Surrey, B.C., on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada! Learn more about Sheila’s outstanding achievement: ow.ly/wGVC50ZuuRm #BCITForensics #FraserHealthAuthority #OrderOfCanada
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Here's our latest news in our twice-yearly newsletter, as well as upcoming opportunities this fall, from fraud prevention to ArcGIS Pro training. #forensics #forensicsnews #forensicsBCIT tinyurl.com/Forensics-News
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Advance your career on a schedule that works for you. Join us for the Flexible Learning In-Person Info Session on June 2, 2026 (4pm-6pm), at the BCIT Downtown Campus. bcit.ca/event/flexible-learn…
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Sign up today for our Spring info session, Apr 27th at 6pm (PST) online to get all your questions answered by faculty and learn how you can get started on your forensic educational journey with us! bcit.ca/event/bcit-forensic-… #forensics #education #infosession #bcit
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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-Murde… #DNA #DNAlab #DNAanalysis
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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
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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-New…
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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
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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
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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
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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-Regist…! #forensic #forensichealthcare #forensicnurse
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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
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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
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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
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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=rcSu…
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#BCITGrad2025! 📷 📷 Click on the following link for a brief summary of each ceremony, recordings, and photos: bit.ly/4nRDgS0
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