Vincent Mousseau
PhD student in Criminology
Université de Montréal
Award-winning publication: Management of crime scene units by Quebec police senior managers: Insight on forensic knowledge and understanding of key stakeholders
Published in: Science & Justice
Abstract
Despite frequent references to forensic science in crime fiction, many in the law enforcement and legal fields (patrol officers, detectives, legal experts, etc.) are still unaware of the range of possibilities forensics provide. The research conducted by Vincent Mousseau broadens the scope of this finding and asserts that police executives in Québec also limit the usefulness of forensic science and underestimate its potential to ensure safety and detect recurring crime phenomena. It underscores the need for forensics training for police executives in Québec and advances concrete solutions to remedy the situation.