Resume
Joseph A. Slemko
I have provided *opinion evidence for both the defence and the prosecution in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom relating to; Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Liquid Pattern Analysis (the interpretation of burn patterns on skin caused by a liquid) and Friction Ridge Identification.
I have provided consultation and case reviews for investigations originating from North America, the United Kingdom, South East Asia and Australia.
* Expert court qualification obtained in the Central Criminal Court of England, two U.S. states (Michigan and Montana) and three Canadian provinces (Albert, British Columbia and Manitoba)
A printable detailed resume is available here (.pdf)
AWARDS
1997
1997 Canadian Identification Society Tiller Award
"For Excellence in Law Enforcement Photography"
This photograph was taken with a tripod mounted 35mm camera and an optical light wand using available light. The subject matter is the tissue fragments that can be observed 3 cm inside the barrel of the 45 cal. semi-automatic handgun. The handgun was seized relevant to a double homicide investigation. The tissue fragments located inside the barrel of the handgun were subsequently identified through DNA analysis as originating from one of the victims.
The tissue fragments found inside the barrel are consistent with a shot being fired at or near contact with the victim.
1997
Winner, 1996 Edmonton Police Service "Essays for Excellence Contest," submission; "The Examination of Crime Scenes in the Era of DNA Polymerase Technology"
1999
Winner, 1999 Edmonton Police Service "Essays for Excellence Contest," submission; "Victimizing the Victim" - The Efficient Delivery of Forensic Identification Services
1999
Certified by the International Association for Identification as a Senior Crime Scene Analyst
2000
Winner, 2000 Edmonton Police Service "Essays for Excellence Contest," submission; "Post Traumatic Stress and the Crime Scene Investigator"
2003
Re-Certified by the International Association for Identification as a Senior Crime Scene Analyst
2004
Certified by the the Deputy Solicitor General of Canada as a "Fingerprint Examiner" pursuant to Subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code of Canada
2007
Re-Certified by the International Association for Identification as a Senior Crime Scene Analyst
2008
20-Year Police Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada
2011
IABPA - "Good of the Association" Award
