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Define reckless disregard.

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It must be proved that the offender intended to damage the property recognising that there was a risk of damaging other property but I proceeded regardless of the risk.

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Detailed internal examination

DSDSDS SERF

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Smoke deposits and burn patterns
Damage to wall studs
Soot deposits on windows/glass
Damage to roofing timbers
Spalling
Damage to windowsills or door edges

Skirting board damage
Elimination of false low burns
Removal of fire debris and underfloor inspection
Floor areas burnt through

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Attempt to commit arson

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There must be an intent to commit arson the person must be sufficiently approximate.

And the acts maybe sufficiently approximate

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What should you look for in a scene involving explosives

SSACSS

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Cratering

spread of debris’s

smell Particula to exploded material

An overlay of dust

Shredding of material

Shrapnell marks

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What Enquiries should you carry out with insurance companies following a fire.

PPICT

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Particulars of insurance (premises and contents) policy type.

prior claims details

Increases in cover (details).

Copies of policies

The service of assessor (value of building and damage)

(these may indicate motive and the insurance Council of New Zealand can provide information if suspected that building is insured by multiple companies)

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Initial action: first people to interview?

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1 -Briefly interview informant do not overlook they maybe offender.

2-Initial interview of fire service inspector if present or OC first fire appliance to attend.

3-the incident controller at the scene.

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When must the fire service report of fire to police?

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When a fire service attend a fire that results in-

Serious injury
or
Death
Or
Fire service consider suspicious
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When speaking to fire incident controller what must you ask them?

SASASASIC

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state of fire on arrival

Action taken by fire service with regard to entry and ventilation

Suspicious fire in nature and why

Appliances which attended

Security info about building

Alterations to the scene-force windows/doors

Suspicious previous all vehicles in vicinity

Informant-opinions of informant

Call-time/date/manner received

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Under which circumstances can a person be held criminally liable for recklessness with regard to fires?

(when are you not legally allowed to sit fires)

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If they know or ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensure

If they have no interest in the property destroyed

If they know that the fire is likely to damage or destroy someone else’s property as a consequence

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With regard to fire scene safety, in order to identify the best method of protection, you must consider?

SAFETY

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Scene hazards present at the scene(assessment).

Air quality - inhaling toxic substances

Falling objects from above.

Eliminate, isolate, minimise hazards. Strategy to assist with incident prevention.

Tripping on fire debris

Yelping - cutting and wounding objects Warning

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Guarding and controlling the scene?

(Fire extinguished and attending police be aware of)

RRAP PLEB

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Reignition from hotspots

Report all matters of significance-to crime scene coordinator, of investigation

Avoid interfering with scene

Prevent looting

Preserving exhibits

Locate possible witnesses amongst crowds

Exclude onlookers, property owners and anyone else

Be vigilant which for possible suspects

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What eight initial action steps must you take when dealing with fires not involving explosives?

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One) informant-consider if offender

Two) scene-security controlled

Three) interview - scene fire inspector and first attending appliance

Four) interview - incident controller

Five) fire extinguished? Safety of the scene - conference with scene fire inspector + police ( prelim exam)

Six) suspicious- regroup, hold briefing conference.

Seven) conference - plan of action - deploy staff - guard control scene - id and interview witnesses - conduct area enquiries.

Eight) comm’s - sitrep - assistance and specialists

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What should be done following a scene examination?

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Record all decisions and why they were made

All considerations must be documented with detailed plan of action completed that has been agreed upon.

A risk assessment must be documented and relayed to all persons present.

(Both moral and legal obligations for the safety of all persons at the scene).

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When preserving a fire scene what three steps should be taken by scene guard on arrival.

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One-ID centre of scene.

Two -set boundaries and tape off the scene locate most obvious evidence furthers away from the scene.

Three-in larger seen natural boundaries could be used to dictate zones.

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Definition-and without claim are right

Section 2 crimes act 1961

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In relation to any act

Means a belief at the time of the act

In a proprietary and possessory right to property

In relation to which the alleged offence have been committed

Although that belief may be based on ignorance

Or mistake of fact

Or any matter of law

Other than The enactment against which the

Offence is alleged to have been committed

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Definition explosive

Section 2 arms act 1983

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Any substance or mixture or combination of substances which in its normal state is capable either of decomposition at such a rate as to result in an explosion or of producing a pyrotechnic effect.

Including gunpowder nitroglycerin and dynamite.

Does not include firearms and any fireworks

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Definition immovable property

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Property that is currently fixed in place and unable to be moved, even though it may be possible to make it movable.

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Definition property

Section 2 crimes act 1961

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Property includes any real or personal property and any estate or interest in any real or personal property, money, electricity and any debt
And anything that is in action and any other right or interest

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Definition vehicle

Section 2 land transport act 1998

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Vehicle contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks and revolving runners on which it moves or is moved

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Definition ship

Section 2 crimes act 1961

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vessel used in navigation, however propelled

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Definition aircraft

Section 2 civil aviation act 1990

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Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of air

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Definition or to know that danger to life is likely to ensure

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Life in this context means human life,

And the danger must be to the life of someone other than the defendant.

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Definition if he or she knows.

Semester and Brookbanks

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Knowing means knowing or correctly believing.

The belief must be a correct one, where the belief is wrong person cannot know something.

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Definition obtain

Section 217, crimes act 1961

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Obtain

Means to obtain or retain for himself or herself or any other person.

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Definition benefit Section 267 (4), crimes act 1961
Any privilege, pecuniary advantage, valuable consideration, property or service or privilege.
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Materials used to start a fire? MCMCME
Candles Chemicals Electrical apparatus Molotov cocktail’s Matches/cigarettes Matches-electronic
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When careless might result in fire? Five examples
Welding Ironing Burning rubbish Smoking Fireworks Children playing with matches Miss using electricity
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The fire service specialist fire investigator will liaise with the police fire investigator in relation to for specific matters? HAPI
Handover of fire scene Access of fire scene Process of examination/investigation ID and collection of evidence
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Section 28 fire service act 1975, powers? RECC
Remove-vehicles impeding fire service Remove-people in danger, interfering with fire service operations, using force of necessary. Enter-private property if on fire or endangered or it is essential to preform necessary duty. Close-roads
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Purpose of a conference? Three reasons
One-form the basis for the scene examination Two-risk assessment planning Three-so a detailed plan of action can be agreed upon
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External exam Five reasons
``` One-Adjoining premises- A) accelerant containers B) attempts for century C) broken windows D) for stores ``` Two-nearby alleyways/streets/driveways Three-yards and buildings of fire effected property Four-periphery of the structured self five-distance to bree we are scattered, praticularly if drums, cylinders have exploded.
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Determining seat of the fire, fire safety officer (fco) will consider. WWW SS CD PR
Witness reports When first noticed the fire-where they were at the time wind direction or the spread. State of fire at the time Severity of the damage Colour of the flames/smoke Depth of charring Presence of starting device Reports and opinions of other specialists.
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External exam may reveal | ABCP
Accelerant containers Business appears to be struggling Contents of our buildings missing Property rundown
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Pre-lim internal exam Soups bomb ll
Signs of hardship Owner/occupier attitude during walk-through Unusual odours Presence of accelerant containers or trails Separate unrelated seats of fire Burn patterns Open filing cabinet/files missing Missing family photos/personal items Building in need of repairs Lack of clothing in wardrobe Low stock
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Detailed internal exam DSDSDS SERF
Damage to wall studs Smoke deposits and burn patterns Damage to roofing timbers Soot deposits on windows/glass Damage to windowsills/door edges Skirting board damage Spalling Elimination of false low burns Removal of fire debris and under floor inspection Floor areas burnt through
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Who attends conferences? | 7
``` OC cib OC investigations Police photographer Police SOCO and fingerprints Fire investigation liaison officer (FILO) Specialist fire investigator Other specialists ```
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Following a conference you should then? AAAA
Appoint exhibits officer Appoint crime scene coordinator if required Appoint scene examination Advise fire investigation liaison officer
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At the conclusion of the examination the fire investigator will be able to determine?
One -area of origin Two-point of origin Three- the seat of the fire
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Describe exhibit handling?
- Photograph in situ label and preserve exhibits - use approved arse and cats or suitable containers - take control of samples Chard timber, ashes from Sera fire. Examine and compare with samples from other parts. any accelerants found near scene Soil from surrounding area.
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What are the five modes of offending?
Modus operandi Motive Intent Opportunity Capability
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Suspect enquiries?
One) you may identify suspects by means of- Circumstances of fire Fingerprints Info from informant/witnesses Media response Two) possible suspects may include Owner/occupier insurance fraud Employee-cover-up theft/fraud Criminal-cover traces of crime Pyromaniac Three) investigate suspects (thoroughly and according to priority) For particulars Criminal history and associates Vehicles Photograph
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Possible motives?
Profit Fraud Jealousy Crime concealment Excitement Vandalism Pyromaniac
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Conferences must be held during the scene examination to assist with? (Five) RAPII -D
1-assessing information 2-reconstructing 3-ID possible motives 4-ID suspects 5-plan further inquiries
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Points of origin In the exact location where MAC
A malicious fire was started An accidental fire originated A component failed
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Fire personnel to interview at scene? | Five
OC first attending appliance Fire incident controller Firefighters Fire safety officer Fire investigation coordinator
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Questions to ask the owner?
When premises was last secured Whether they know the cause of the fire Details of insurance Any suspects Type of business Actions leading up to fire
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Difference between gas explosion and somebody setting off and explosion?
Explosions caused by gas generally cover a wide area and also don’t leave a crater then those caused by an explosive. Medical evidence in relation to gas in hailed can be present.
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Explosives initial action | rice dic
Regular sit reps to in NBDC Inform national bomb data centre at police national headquarters. Could be secondary explosive-don’t touch anything Evacuate hundred meter zone, insure all personal Items are taken Don’t use cell phones or radios If IED located, contact IED operator, consider arm services Cool stuff blows up
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What do fire offices/investigators look for and fire damage? DSS
Soot Smoke damage Decomposition of property
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Things to suggest fire was started wilfully?
Accelerants Evidence of accelerants, uneven burning Smell of petrol or chemicals Furniture Furniture rearranged to create firebase Hindering Access Intentional removal of valuable property Fire Multiple seats Uneven burning Unusual rapid spread Building Windows/skylights left open for draft Heating, soldering iron, other electrical appliance left on Crime had been committed Evidence of tampering with smoke/sprinkle system
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What effect does fire have on timber steel concrete and masonry?
Timber Will normally burn in China. In most instances if that enough it will maintain sufficient integrity. Steel Initial stages of fire, unprotected steel will expand causing external and internal walls to push out. However if there is sufficient fuel unprotected steel will lose strength and collapse pulling walls inwardly. Concrete Concrete can break away at the surface and also collapse. Steel reinforcing maybe exposed and lose it’s tensile strength. Masonry Can be weakened by deterioration Of the mortar. Expansion and cracking of walls or damage to structural members.
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When executing the warrant, what should you look for?
Accelerants Containers Igniters Wick fabric Traces of debris from the scene Photograph evidence in situ before deceased (take care not to destroy anything a prince) Issue a police 268 for any property seized.
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Common electrical ignition sources and techniques?
Heaters and clothing Electric lamp and petrol igniters Ignition of the main switchboard wiring by use of gas torch applied to the earth or natural bars. Fallen table or standard lamp in conjunction with combustible material’s Toaster with nearby curtains Leaving a pot of Stew on the stove element Ceiling exhaust fans
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The police responsibilities at a fire scene and Investigation are?
- Conduct a criminal investigation or Coronial enquiry - undertake responsibility for the protection, collection and recording of forensic evidence. - the collection and removal of material from a fire crime scene will only be done by police or other agencies with the authority to remove evidence The preservation, analysis and subsequent disposition of any material is the responsibility of police or other agency.
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Section 32 fire services act 1975 powers?
Police may exercise these powers under section 28 of the fire service act 1975 if quarter porn to do so by the member of the fire service in charge of the fire.
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Natural causes of fire?
Sunrays Lightning Static electricity Chemical reactions Rodent eating through wire
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Definitions interest
Interest is not defined by legislation However the courts have held that tenancy of a property constitutes as an interest in it.
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When conducting a preliminary internal exam of a fire scene where should you start?
The area of lease damage working towards the area of most damage.
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Definition intent?
In criminal law context there are two specific types of intent in an offence. Firstly there must be an intention to commit an act and secondly an intention to get a specific result.
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What is a clean path method?
When the path is created to the centre of the scene by rolling clean unused rolls of plastic or using Stepping plates. Having an analyst immediately start swapping the area working outwards from the seat Vertical sheets of iron adjacent are often good sources of residue.
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Why would a clean path method be used?
Used for explosive scenes as residues are often slight and dissipate rapidly. OC scene may need to authorise an expert to enter the centre of the scene before it has been fully examined.
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Legally you are allowed to set fire to your own property, unless you?
-Intent to cause loss to someone else as a result of the fire No all to know that the firewall in danger life Know that the fire is likely to destroy or damage someone else’s property as a consequence.
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The fire service specialist fire investigator will liaise with the designated police fire investigator liaison officer or other member of police in relation to four specific matters. HAPI
Handover of the fire scene Access to the fire scene Process for examination and investigation Identification and collection of evidence at the fire scene
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Five examples of carelessness that might result in fire could include
Mis using electricity Children playing with matches, cigarette lighter’s and so on Burning of paint Vagrants lighting fires Welding and other industrial processes Leaving cloths near heating Wrapping up live ashes on paper Ironing Setting off fireworks Burning rubbish Using the Mystikal campfires Leaving a Stove or heater on Leaving fat unattended while cooking Smoking
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In determining the seat of the fire the specialist fire investigator Will consider?
Witness reports When they first noticed the fire and where they were at the time The state of the fire at the time Wind direction and speed, weather The direction of spread colour of flames and smoke. Severity of the damage Depth of charring The presence of starting devices Reports and opinions from other specialists
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The powers conferred by section 42 of the fire emergency New Zealand in 2017 on the person in charge of the fire service at the Fire site are?
Enter in the land building or structure Break into any building or structure they may be on fire or otherwise in danger at all that is near the emergency Take will send any equipment or machine required to be used into through or upon any land building or structure Remove from in the land building or structure that is on fire or otherwise in danger or that is near the emergency any flammable combustible explosive for dangerous material found in that building or structure Cause any building or structure that is on fire or otherwise endangered or there is adjacent to or in the vicinity of any building or structure that is on fire or otherwise in danger to be pulled down or shored up Cause any building or structure to be pulled down or shored up at the time of the emergency or within reasonable time afterwards

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