NCJ Number
35970
Date Published
1971
Length
6 pages
Annotation
THIS TRAINING KEY PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR POLICE OFFICERS IN CONTROLLING AND INVESTIGATING ARSON.
Abstract
AN IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE INVESTIGATIONS IS SAID TO BE CLOSE COOPERATION WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. TECHNIQUES ARE SUGGESTED FOR RECOGNIZING TELL-TALE SIGNS INDICATING ARSON, AND ARSONISTS METHODS ARE DESCRIBED. PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTING AND PRESERVING EVIDENCE ARE OUTLINED.