![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![Swanson, Criminal Investigation 8/e](/sites/dl/free/0072564938/title/Swanson_sm.jpg) Criminal Investigation, 8/e Charles R. Swanson,
University of Georgia Neil C. Chamelin,
Assistant State Attorney, Second Judicial Circuit Leonard Territo,
University of South Florida- Tampa
Arson and Explosives Investigations
Chapter Objectives
1) Discuss the steps in the preliminary investigation of arson. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 2) Be familiar with various types of burn indicators. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 3) Describe ignition devices that may be used in arson. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 4) Assess several common motivations of arsonists for setting fires. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 5) Explain the scientific methods used in arson investigation. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 6) List several groups of people whom an arson investigator should interview. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 7) List questions that investigators should ask in interviews and interrogations. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 8) Explain the two types of explosions. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 9) Outline the procedures for handling and investigating bomb threats. |
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