Editors' notes

With TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigators and Da Vinci's Inquest high in the ratings, interest in forensic science is probably at an all-time high.

But that's just TV. Recently, four real forensic investigators from Alberta were recognized for their role in gathering evidence of Serb atrocities in Kosovo. Don't miss our fascinating feature on the overseas work of Dr. Bernard Bannach, Dr. Pauline Alakija, Autopsy Technician Ted Pretty and RCMP Cpl. Brad Siddell on.

And there are plenty of other stories packed into this issue.

In the world of policing, there's a new program to train students interested in Aboriginal policing, a new way to alert the public about child abductions, coverage of the annual ceremony to remember police and peace officers killed in the line of duty and a feature on Calgary's Cops for Kids.

In the court system, find out about a quicker and simpler way to pursue civil claims and learn about some interesting court cases from Steve Bilodeau.

Wondering what the Alberta government has been doing to combat terrorism? This fall there is a new security bill before the legislature that toughens our laws against terrorist attacks, and earlier in November the government hosted a conference on anti-terrorism that featured an address from the former deputy mayor of New York City.

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We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.