Practical Fire and Arson Investigation
2nd Edition
Published on 10. October 1996
432 pages
978-1-040-07995-9 (ISBN)
Description
This bestselling second edition introduces new case studies to illustrate concepts explained in the text and includes information about eliminating accidental causes of fires and investigating fatal fires. Additional information on studies in bloodstain evidence found at fire scenes is presented as well. The book also addresses the National Fire Protection Association Standards 921, regarding proper fire investigation procedures, and NFPA Standards 1033, Fire Investigator Qualifications. The NFPA Standards are the recognized standards in the industry, and are essential information for all fire investigators, from rookies to veterans.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-040-07995-9 (9781040079959)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
David R. Redsicker | John J. O'Connor
Practical Fire & Arson Investigation
Book
10/1996
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€175.50
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
David R. Redsicker, Corporate Director of Investigations Peter Vallas Associates, Inc. John J. O'Connor, Lieutenant (Retired) New York City Police Department.
Content
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
