Date:
December 1, 2009
The glass sat empty, but stood out. Her wrists showed signs of cuffing. A hot pink slip lie crumpled in a ball. Signs of misconduct were evident.
While the crime scene was simulated and the investigation for show, the re-enactment by Humber’s Police Foundations' students was an authentic attempt to demonstrate the unique skills they’re learning.
The new Centre for Justice Leadership offers the latest technology-based learning environment for crime scene and criminal investigation, along with justice leadership and conflict resolution training.
Starting in January 2010, students in Humber’s new four-year Criminal Justice degree, Police Foundations and Community and Justice Services programs will have access to the 18,000 square foot “CSI” centre, which features a crime scene investigation studio, an evidence processing studio, interview rooms and state-of-the-art forensic equipment.
Hailey Gurney, a first-year student in the Police Foundations program dusts prints off a plastic bottle in the forensic lab, as she explains why she chose Humber.
“I came to Humber because they took the initiative to contact me when I first applied. They wanted me, so I came here,” says Gurney. “My instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about what they teach, as they come from a policing background and have worked in the field. They share their personal experiences with us and this makes the classes interesting.
“The Centre for Justice Leadership will produce some of the best trained professionals in law enforcement and criminology. Students and working professionals will learn and upgrade their skills on leading-edge equipment from expert faculty,” said John Davies, president, Humber College.