Maricopa Community Colleges  FSC290AA   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/25/95
FSC290AA 19956-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Arson Investigation
Investigative techniques used in analyzing suspected arson scenes, motives, and collection of physical evidence.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: AJS290AA
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
FSC290AA   19956-20086 Arson Investigation
1. Describe the elements of arson. (I)
2. Describe the methods to prove arson. (II)
3. Describe the motives for arson. (III)
4. Describe investigative techniques during a fire. (IV)
5. Describe investigative techniques after a fire. (IV)
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FSC290AA   19956-20086 Arson Investigation
    I. Arson
        A. Definition
          1. Burning
          2. Inhabited dwelling
          3. Malice
      II. Methods of proof
          A. Corpus delicti
          B. Other evidence
        III. Motives for arson
            A. Economic gain
            B. Concealment of a crime
            C. Punitive measure
            D. Intimidation
            E. Pyromania
          IV. Investigation techniques
              A. During a fire
                1. Smoke and vapors
                2. Color of flame
                3. Size of fire
                4. Direction of travel
                5. Odors
              B. After a fire
                1. Order of searching
                2. Locating point of orgin
                3. Traces of accelerants
                4. Altered protective devices
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