David R Redsicker, John J O'Connor

Practical Fire and Arson Investigation

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press / Longman Publishing Group
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 432
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Oktober 1996
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 155mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 712g
• ISBN-13: 9780849381553
• ISBN-10: 084938155X
• Artikelnr.: 22163924

Autorenporträt

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

Inhaltsangabe

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