ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses career and experiences of world-renowned forensic scientist, Dr. Douglas Lucas. Early in his career, Ward Smith and Professor Rogers both encouraged him to become active in professional organizations. Both were founding members and past presidents of the Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS), and Ward had been chairman of the Toxicology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) and the National Safety Council (United States) Committee on Tests for Intoxication. Douglas eagerly followed their advice, which resulted in many positive impacts on his career. Following his retirement from CFS, the CSFS did him the great honor of establishing the Douglas M. Lucas Award in 1995. This award is granted occasionally to a respected member of the society who "through his/her professional activities has demonstrated genuine leadership both within the Society and in a particular field of Forensic Science in Canada and internationally."
