Authored by two of the United States' most experienced fire scientists, this book illustrates a totally new systematic approach for reconstructing fire scenes. The approach applies the principles of fire protection engineering along with forensic and behavioral science and uses actual fire cases to illustrate the concepts presented within the book. These examples shed a new insight into the forensic science, fire engineering, and human factor issues. Intended for use by fire and law enforcement investigators, prosecutors, and fire protection professionals.

Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction

Icove, David J.

Dehaan, John D.

Criminal Law

Pearson

Completely updated in a new edition, this book remains the best resource for a thorough understanding of fire dynamics, describing and illustrating a totally new systematic approach for reconstructing fire scenes. The approach applies the following principles of fire protection engineering along with forensic and behavioral science: identifiable fire pattern damage, human factors, physical forensic evidence of human activity, and application of the scientific method based upon relevant scientific principles and research. Using historical fire cases, the expert authors provide new information and insight into the ignition, growth, development, and outcome of those fires.

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Completely revised from the 1980 edition, this comprehensive reference is for people studying or actively engaged in investigating arson-for-profit crimes and is also of possible interest to attorneys and other legal personnel and insurance representatives. It explains the methods and rationales of a well-structured investigation. Includes a glossary without pronunciation and the text of applicable US federal statues. The 3.5

Combating Arson-For-Profit: Advanced Techniques for Investigators

Wherry, Vernon B.

Schroeder, J. David

Battelle Pr

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