University In The Brewery
Real Life CSI and Forensic Science
Mar 17, 2004
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) and forensic science have been popularised through
tv shows such as CSI (Miami), MIT (spin-off from The Bill) and some may even remember,
Quincy. Come along and learn how real practitioners and researchers use CSI and forensic
science to solve real crimes.
Detective Sergeant Brian Oliver, South East Zone Forensic Services, NSW Police will
explain:
- the steps involved in CSI
- how real-life CSI differs from the tv shows
- how the Police analyse evidence
- case studies
Dr James Wallman, Lecturer at the University of Wollongong's School of Biological
Sciences, will explain how insects can help solve crime:
- what is forensic entomology?
- how can insects indicate time of death?
- what other forensic information can insects provide?
- case studies
PS: This will be St Patrick's Day so don't forget to
wear green!
Where: Five Islands Brewery, Eastern end of the WIN Entertainment
Centre (Cnr Harbour and Crown Streets) Wollongong 2500.
When: 5:30 until 6:30 pm, Wednesday 17 March 2004.
Cost: FREE.
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