The World Cybercrime Index - Mapping the geography of cybercrime

Lunchtime talk by Miranda Bruce.
Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In co-modal: In room C-7045, Pavillon Lionel-Groulx, at the Université de Montréal and online.

Registration required for Zoom only.

Face-to-face places are available without registration.

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Summary :

In response to criticism, forensic science has massively adopted quality assurance strategies in recent decades. Initially focused on forensic laboratories, these regulatory mechanisms are increasingly being proposed as a framework for forensic identification services. However, their suitability for crime scene investigation work is still a matter of debate, catalysed by the paucity of empirical studies on the real effects of quality assurance.

The aim of the conference is to present the preliminary results of a research project designed to assess the impact of such mechanisms on the performance of crime scene technicians in Australia, based on survey data and focus groups. It will also explore avenues for discussion on the monitoring and standardisation of performance in the police and forensic fields, in the light of the results presented.

Biography :

 Miranda Bruce