Forensics Club
Welcome!
Welcome to the Forensics Club website! We are a group of students and faculty at Mesa Community College who get together to share ideas, talk about, and research the field of Forensics. Join us for fun, educational activities and a chance to make some friends.
See another view of the Crime Scene Van here.
What is Forensics?
Forensic science (often shortened to forensics) is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to the legal system. This may be in relation to a crime or to a civil action.
Any type of organism can be identified by examination of DNA sequences unique to that species. Identifying individuals within a species is less precise at this time, although when DNA sequencing technologies progress farther, direct comparison of very large DNA segments, and possibly even whole genomes, will become feasible and practical and will allow precise individual identification.
MCC Forensics Program
You can be a part of the world of Forensic Investigations. Take a look at the Certificate of Completion in Forensic Investigation. From this starting point there are four (4) distinct pathways you may wish to consider: Biology, Chemistry/Trace/Controlled Substances, Toxicology, or Firearms/QD/Prints. We offer a transfer degree to ASU in the College of Human Services; Criminology & Criminal Justice.
Crime Scene Technician Volunteer
The City of Mesa Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals who can commit to one year as a Crime Scene Technican Volunteer. If you enjoy processing basic crime and vehicle accident scenes through taking photos and lifting prints, Mesa Police Department will train you as a Crime Scene Technician Volunteer to support their Forensic Services Unit. If this sounds like a great opportunity to you, apply today. Contact Linda Bailey - City of Mesa Police Department at linda.bailey@cityofmesa.org or see the volunteer openings here.
Contact:
Annalisa Alvrus
Club Faculty Sponsor
Office: SC/054
Phone: 480-461-7913
Website: www.mc.maricopa.edu/~alvrus
E-mail: alvrus@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
Bert Ouderkirk
Forensics Program Coordinator
Office: SC / 14
Department Phone: 480-461-7080
Fax: 480-461-7914
Website: www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept2/forensic/
E-mail: bert.ouderkirk@mcmail.maricopa.edu
Rick Elward
Club President
Phone: 480-964-7233
E-mail: forensics@mcmail.maricopa.edu
Please contact EWS for comments or corrections email phone: 480-461-7180
