| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 329 pages) |
| Series |
International forensic science and investigation series |
|
International forensic science and investigation series.
|
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Prologue: Flight 621; About the Author; 1: The Early Years; My Family; Education; The RCAF; Marriage; Graduate School; Early Married Life; Almost Forensic Science; 2: The Fledgling Forensic Scientist; Forensic Science in Ontario; The Attorney General's Laboratory/Centre of Forensic Sciences; The Breathalyzer; Introduction of Breath Test Evidence; 3: Point Zero Eight: Forensic Science Influences the Law; Early Legislation; The Grand Rapids Study; A Holiday Message |
|
4: The Courtroom: "What on Earth Am I Doing Here?"The Search for Truth?; The Logistics; Hastings County (and Other) Juries; Women in the Courtroom; Justice for Indigenous People; Gore Bay, My Favorite Court; Capital Punishment; Giving Testimony; 5: Broadening Horizons: There Is More to This Than Just Alcohol!; Gas Chromatography and Arson; Fire Investigation; 6: Screech and Seal Flipper Pie: Fire and Politics in Newfoundland; The Initial Investigation and Events; Ontario Becomes Involved; The Simulations; 7: Carbon Monoxide: "Death and the Dark-Haired Maiden"; Regina v. Dalton Barber |
|
8: Nitroglycerine and Explosions: Some Things Can't Be Learned in the Laboratory Nitroglycerine: A Tool for Midnight Withdrawals; Investigating Explosions; Metallic Sodium; Homemade Explosives; An Embarrassing Case; High Explosives; A Variety of Learning Experiences; Hoggs Hollow; Not All Mines Are Explosive; Explosion in an Operating Room; Rush to Sutton Place; Some Movies Are Truly Explosive; 9: An Explosion in a Dynamite Plant: "Holy Sh --! This Stuff Is Dangerous!"; Safety Elements in Building Design and Production Process; The Explosion; The Investigation; Possible Causes of the Explosion |
|
ConclusionA Sequel; 10: Dealing with IEDs: "There Has to Be a Better Way"; Development of New Equipment and Procedures; 11: Canada's Guy Fawkes; A Louder than Normal Question Period; A Rooming House in Toronto; Meanwhile, Back in Ottawa; 12: Mr. Miscellaneous: "Can You Do Something with This?"; Criminal Abortions; Illegal Gambling; 13: Missing Person or Homicide?: Regina v. Arthur Kendall; 14: How to Get a New Lab?: Regina v. Wayne Ford; 15: The Attorney General's Lab Gets a New Name and a New Director; Directing CFS; The International Meeting in 1969; The New Laboratory Building |
|
Ministry of the Solicitor General16: "Get Involved" They Told Me, So I Did: Professional Associations; Canadian Society of Forensic Science; American Academy of Forensic Sciences; Committee on Alcohol and Other Drugs, National Safety Council; American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors; International Association of Forensic Sciences; 17: Last Word Society Stories No. 1 (1979): " Was Tom Thomson Murdered?" or " Whose Bones Are Buried under That Spruce Tree?; July 1917; September- October 1956; A TV Film and Some Books; Conclusion; Addendum; Further Readings |
|
18: Last Word Society Stories No. 2 (1983): The Assassination of Thomas D'arcy McGee, "Look for the Tailor with the Red Whiskers." |
| Summary |
A Life of Crime: My Career in Forensic Science chronicles the career and experiences of world-renowned forensic scientist, Dr. Douglas Lucas. It is the culmination of his decades-worth of work in the field, developing innovative techniques that have revolutionized several aspects of forensic science. It is part professional reference, part career guide, part instructive reference for students wishing to entering the to enter the field, and wholly autobiographical. Dr. Lucas chronicles a number of the high-profile cases he's worked on firsthand. This includes both the logistical problem-solving of case management--how to process and handle the evidence--in addition to the testing, analysis and processes he went through, and developed, along the way. Such cases include mass disaster plane crashes, arson, IEDs and explosives, poisonings, missing persons, and homicides, to name just a few. Dr. Lucas has encountered and seen just about everything a forensic professional can see. In addition to the in-depth discussion, development, and philosophy of forensic science as a discipline, the book also discusses the balance of personal and professional life. This is a vital, but little thought of aspect that becomes a conspicuous reality of working in the field: namely, delving into the science, and dealing with those personal emotions, work conflicts, and ethical conundrums that a professional regularly encounters. Forensic professionals, investigators, and students--regardless of background or discipline--will find this a fascinating look "behind the curtain" at one of the most decorated, innovative, and respected members of the field over the last 50 years |
|
"A Life of Crime: My Career in Forensic Science chronicles the career and experiences of world-renowned forensic scientist, Dr. Douglas Lucas. It is the culmination of his decades-worth of work in the field, developing innovative techniques that have revolutionized several aspects of forensic science. It is part professional reference, part career guide, part instructive reference for students wishing to entering the to enter the field, and wholly autobiographical. Dr. Lucas chronicles a number of the high-profile cases he's worked on firsthand. This includes both the logistical problem-solving of case management--how to process and handle the evidence--in addition to the testing, analysis and processes he went through, and developed, along the way. Such cases include mass disaster plane crashes, arson, IEDs and explosives, poisonings, missing persons, and homicides, to name just a few. Dr. Lucas has encountered and seen just about everything a forensic professional can see. In addition to the in-depth discussion, development, and philosophy of forensic science as a discipline, the book also discusses the balance of personal and professional life. This is a vital, but little thought of aspect that becomes a conspicuous reality of working in the field: namely, delving into the science, and dealing with those personal emotions, work conflicts, and ethical conundrums that a professional regularly encounters. Forensic professionals, investigators, and students--regardless of background or discipline--will find this a fascinating look "behind the curtain" at one of the most decorated, innovative, and respected members of the field over the last 50 years."--Publisher description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Lucas, Douglas M., 1929-
|
|
Forensic scientists -- Canada -- Biography
|
|
Forensic sciences -- Canada
|
|
Criminal investigation -- Canada.
|
|
LAW -- Criminal Law -- General.
|
|
Criminal investigation
|
|
Forensic sciences
|
|
Forensic scientists
|
|
Canada
|
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
|
|
Biographies
|
|
Biographies.
|
|
Biographies.
|
| Form |
Electronic book
|
| ISBN |
9780429887802 |
|
0429887809 |
|
9780429887796 |
|
0429887795 |
|
9780429887789 |
|
0429887787 |
|
9780429468476 |
|
0429468474 |
|
