Practical fire and arson - investigation

A bestseller in its second edition, this volume introduces new case studies to illustrate concepts explained in the text, includes information about eliminating accidental causes of fires and investigating fatal fires, and presents information on studies of bloodstain evidence found at fire scenes. It also addresses the National Fire Protection Association Standards 921, regarding proper fire investigation procedures, and NFPA Standards 1033, relating to Fire Investigator Qualifications. The NFPA Standards are the recognized standards in the industry, and are essential information for all fire investigators.

List of contents

Preface 1 Arson: The American Experience 2 Arson Motives and Pathology 3 Building Construction: Fire Problems and Precautions 4 Chemistry and Behavior of Fire 5 Determining Origin and Cause 6 Eliminating Accidental Causes Practical Fire and Arson Investigation 7 Investigating Fatal Fires 8 Investigating Vehicular Fires 9 Evidence 10 Documenting the Fire/Crime Scene 11 Surveillance 12 Interviewing and Interrogation 13 Court Qualification and Testimony 14 Legal Aspects

About the author

David R. Redsicker, Corporate Director of Investigations Peter Vallas Associates, Inc. John J. O’Connor, Lieutenant (Retired) New York City Police Department.

Summary

Part of the "Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations" series, this book details advanced applied techniques for conducting a fire and arson investigation. It includes chapters on determining origin and cause, eliminating accidental fire causes, investigating fatal fires and vehicular fires, and documenting the fire/crime scene.

Product details

• Authors: David Butler, John Davies, John J. O'Connor, O'Connor John J., d o connor Redsicker, David R. Redsicker, Redsicker David R.
• Assisted by: Vernon J. Geberth (Editor), John J. O'Connor (Editor), David R. Redsicker (Editor), Vernon J. Geberth (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: External catalogues US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.10.1996
• EAN: 9780849381553
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-8155-3
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 242 mm x 24 mm
• Series: Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations; Practical Aspects of Criminal; Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations; Practical Aspects of Criminal
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; LAW / Forensic Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Forensic Science