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Arson Flashcards

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What are the powers of section 42 of the Fire and Emergency NZ Act 2017:

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a) enter any land, building, or structure
b) break into any building or structure that may be on fire or otherwise endangered or that is near the emergency
c) take or send any equipment or machine required to be used into, through or upon any land, building, or structure
d) remove from any land, building, or structure that is on fire or otherwise endangered, or that is near the emergency, any flammable, combustible, explosive, or dangerous material found in the building or structure
e) cause any building or structure that is on fire or otherwise endangered, or that is adjacent to or in the vicinity of any building or structure that is on fire or otherwise endangered, to be pulled down or shored up (either in whole or in part)
f) cause any building or structure to be pulled down or shored up (either in whole or in part) at the time of the emergency or within a reasonable time afterwards

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Arson exhibit steps

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  1. Photograph in situ, label the exhibits, and preserve them in containers
  2. Use approved arson kits if these are available; if not, use any suitable containers such as unused four litre paint tins. Nylon bag goose neck before arson tin to prevent rust
  3. Control samples: charred timber and ashes or debris from seat of fire for examination and comparison with samples from other points. Any accelerants found near scene. Soil from the surrounding area. Don’t forget to take unburnt control samples.
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Conduct area enquires

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Conduct area enquires by sending out staff to interview people to see if there have been other arson attempts

Conduct prelim interview of the owner

Note the owners demeanour

Complete the interviews and obtain formal statements from the informant, witnesses and owner

Give your supervisor a SITREP be prepared to speak at a scene conference

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Complete enquires to establish the suspects:

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Opportunity 
Motive
Mens rea 
Connection with the scene and the crime 
Character, mental background, history, movements and behaviour
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Consider a search warrant. When executing the warrant:

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Search clothing, residence, car and work for:
Accelerants 
Containers 
Igniters
Wick fabric
Debris from scene
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Common electrical sources and techniques

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Heaters and clothing
Electric lamp and petrol igniters
Ignition of main switchboard wiring by use of a gas torch applied to the earth or neutral bars
Fallen table or standard lamp in conjunction with combustible materials
Toaster with nearby curtains
Leaving a pot of stew on the stove
Ceiling exhaust fan
Electric urns, bread maker, water heaters, deep fryers, rice cookers

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What to look for

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Non electric detonators
Electric detonators
Safety fuses
Detonating cord
Igniter cord
Associated items
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Suspect enquiries

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ID suspect
Investigate suspects thoroughly and according to policy
Possible suspects include…
Consider surveillance
Complete enquiries to establish suspects, opportunity, motive, mens rea, connection with scene
Execute a 4X in presence of suspect
Interview suspect and obtain recorded statement covering ingredients
Consider photo montage
Advise supervisor
Consider arresting suspect
Complete correspondence and prosecution file
Complete enquiries to corroborate or negate suspects explanation

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Conferences (IREAP)

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Identify suspects
Reconstructing
Establish possible motives
Assess info obtained
Planning further enquiries
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Carelessness that results in fire

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Ironing
Vagrants lighting fires
Smoking
Burning rubbish
Setting off fireworks
Leaving a stove/heater turned on
Leaving clothes near heating
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Conclusion of detailed internal exam (APT)

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Area of origin
Point of origin
The seat of the fire

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Initial action for NON explosive fire

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Brief interview with informant
Secure and control scene
Initial interview with Fire Safety Officer and O/C first fire appliance
Interview incident controller (as per other card)
If fire out ensure scene safe before conference
Hold a conference if deemed suspicious
Confer with staff and determine action plan
SITREP and assistance required

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Preserving a fire scene

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Preserve evidence
Avoid interference with scene
Prevent looting
Report all matters of significance to the OC
Vigilance - watch for possible suspects
Exclusion and control of onlookers, property owners and other parties
Locate witnesses amongst onlookers and passer-bys
Re-ignition from hot spots after the fire has been extinguished

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Arson (Danger to Life)

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Arson
Section 267(1)(a), Crimes Act 1961
14 Years Imprisonment

Intentionally OR Recklessly
Damages by fire or by means of explosive
Any property
If he or she knows OR Ought to know
Danger to life is likely to ensue
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Arson (Property)

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Arson
Section 267(1)(b), Crimes Act 1961
14 Years Imprisonment

Intentionally OR Recklessly
Without claim of right
Damages by fire or by means of explosive
Any immovable property, vehicle, ship, aircraft
In which that person has no interest
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Arson (Benefit/Loss)

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Arson
Section 267(1)(c), Crimes Act 1961
14 Years Imprisonment

Intentionally OR Recklessly
Damages by fire or by means of explosive
Any immovable property, vehicle, ship, aircraft
With intent to obtain any benefit OR With intent to cause loss to any other person

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Arson (2)(a)

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Arson
Section 267(2)(a), Crimes Act 1961
7 Years Imprisonment

Intentionally OR Recklessly
Without claim of right
Damages by fire or by means of explosive
Any property (other than listed in S267(1))
In which that person has no interest
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Arson (2)(b)

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Arson
Section 267(2)(b), Crimes Act 1961
7 Years Imprisonment

Intentionally OR Recklessly
Damages by fire or by means of explosive
Any property (other than listed in S267(1))
With intent to obtain any benefit OR With intent to cause loss to any other person

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Intentional Damage (1)

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Intentional Damage
Section 269(1), Crimes Act 1961
10 Years Imprisonment

Intentionally OR Recklessly
Damages OR Destroys
Any property
If he or she knows or ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensue

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Intentional Damage (2)(a)

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Intentional Damage
Section 269(2)(a), Crimes Act 1961
7 Years Imprisonment

Intentionally OR Recklessly
Without claim of right
Damages OR Destroys
Any property
In which that person has no interest
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Intentional Damage (2)(b)

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Intentional Damage
Section 269(2)(b), Crimes Act 1961
7 Years Imprisonment

Intentionally OR Recklessly
Damages OR Destroys
Any property
With intent to obtain any benefit OR with intent to cause loss to any person

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