ChaChapter 15: Arson

Question 1

2 Types of Arson

Answer 1

Aggravated Arson: deliberate burning of property while creating an imminent danger to human life or risking great bodily harm

Simple Arson: burning of property that does not result in risk to human life

**arson can be a means to comimit a crime, or a means to cover one up

Question 2

3 “Players” of Arson Investigation

Answer 2

Fire Fighters

Law Enforcement

Insurance Investigators

Question 3

Role of FF in Arson Investigation

Answer 3

1. Extinguish the Fire
2. Investigate the ORIGIN of the Fire
3. Detect the POSSIBILITY of Arson (not to investigate it)

Question 4

Role of Law Enforecement in Arson Investigation

Answer 4

1. Identify the perpetrators of the crime
2. Identify/secure evidence to prosecute

Question 5

Role of the Insurance Investigator in Arson Investigation

Answer 5

Determine whether the insurance company will pay for the loss.

Question 6

Evidence in an arson case that shows motive. Includes financial records, inflated insurance coverage, little or no inventory

Answer 6

Paper Trail