Fire and Arson Scene Evidence: A Guide for Public Safety Personnel
This online document outlines basic procedures for fire scene documentation and evidence collection. This Research Report is aimed at public safety personnel who may not be trained in the specialized aspects of fire scene investigation but may be in the position of having to respond to a fire/arson scene. Specific areas discussed include establishing the role of first responders, evaluating the scene, documenting the scene, processing evidence at the scene, and completing the scene...
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This online document outlines basic procedures for fire scene documentation and evidence collection. This Research Report is aimed at public safety personnel who may not be trained in the specialized aspects of fire scene investigation but may be in the position of having to respond to a fire/arson scene. Specific areas discussed include establishing the role of first responders, evaluating the scene, documenting the scene, processing evidence at the scene, and completing the scene investigation.
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Reference Material
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Date Added to MERLOT:
July 09, 2006
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 06, 2013
Author:
National Center for Forensic Science
University of Central Florida
Submitter:
Cathy
Swift
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College General Ed
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English
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7 years ago
James "JD" Brown (Faculty)
Appears to be most valuable as a reading assignment. The valua could be enhanced through development of additional assignments that use the document as a text(reference) and expand student involvment in application of the principles
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PDF file works fine with Reader 8.0