External examination takes into account:
Adjoining premises Nearby alleyways Yards Distance of debris scatter Accelerant containers? Forced entry?
Preliminary internal examination includes:
Low stock levels Signs of hardship Building in disrepair Missing family photographs Local of clothing in property Rifled premises Missing files Forced entry in a till
What fill SFI consider in determining seat of fire?
Witness report State of fire at the time Wind direction speed Direction of spread Colour of flames and smoke Severity of damage
Evidence of accelerants includes
Containers Traces of debris Smell Unusually rapid spread or intensity Uneven burning Multiple seats of fire
Evidence of intentional interference:
Alarm or sprinkler tampered with Access hindered Firefighters misdirected Valuable property removed Furniture rearranged Windows opened to create draught Presence of foreign materials
Three step exhibit process
Photograph in situ
Use approved arson kit
Take control samples
Conferences may be held during scene examination to assist with:
Assessing information obtained Reconstruction Establishing motives Identifying suspects Planning further enquires
General enquires for fires not explosive
SIO SPAMIP Send exhibit to ESR Issue OR Obtain reports and paperwork Stimulate flow of information Plan enquires Area canvass Motives? Insurance enquires Pyromaniac?
Suspect enquiries in respect of fires not involving explosives
MPIC ESII CAAP Methods of I’d suspect Possibly suspects include Investigate possible suspects Consider surveillance Enquiries to establish suspect Search warrant considerations Interview suspect Identification parade or montage Corroborate or negate suspect explanation Authority to arrest Arrest process Prosecution file.
Step 5 of suspect enquiries in respect of fire not involving explosives
MOC MC Motive Opportunity Character Mens rea Connection with the scene
Step 6 of suspect enquiries in respect of fires not involving explosives
TAP CIA WEP search warrant evidence can include: Traces of debris Accelerants Photographs Containers Igniters Ask suspect explanation Wick fabric Ensure evidence collected properly Pol 268/PROP