Centre for Forensic Science

Associated organisations

The Centres works with a number of Western Australian organisations:

The Centre has the support and help from a number of Judges both retired and currently serving.

The Centre appreciates the support of the State Director of Public Prosecutions through the provision of prosecutors for the mid year Mock Courts. The Centre is also thankful for the contribution in time and skill of the legal community, including Legal Aid and private lawyers and members of the judiciary, both current and retired, to the bi-annual Mock Courts.

Dr Gerard Cadden is a Forensic Pathologist attached to the Department of Forensic Pathology at PathWest. He is a Fellow of Australian College of Legal Medicine and has a particular interest in Mass Disaster Management.

Dr Gavin Turbett is the Scientist in Charge, Forensic Biology Laboratory, PathWest and a registered Forensic Practitioner.

ChemCentre employs the highest level of scientific expertise and state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation to investigate and solve a vast array of complex problems.

Police Science workshops are conducted each semester covering a diverse range of topics including:

  • Forensic document examination
  • Ballistics
  • Fingerprinting
  • Intelligence policing methods
  • Psychological profiling
  • Scene of crime operations

These are conducted in association with the West Australian Police Force.

 

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