An ICAC communication to give you quick, timely links to recent news items impacting arson prevention, investigations, litigation and training.  We trust this communication will be an easy way for you to remain current in news concerning arson control.

BDB & SONS MOVING, INC. v. TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY

Interesting case where insurance company raised the issue that it its access to evidence and key witnesses regarding a possible arson was impaired by the criminal investigations and public prosecution.

http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/documents/opinions/10d1180p.pdf

The psychology behind fire setting

Most children are fascinated with campfires, fireplaces, bonfires, etc. That's natural. But when fascination turns into an obsession, fire setting can become a serious problem.

http://www.helium.com/items/1750810-psychology-of-fire-setting-and-costs-of-arson

Arson investigator reveals how ETX church arsonists were caught

The pressure was on to make the fires stop. However, investigators felt one more fire could give them what they needed--the clues--to pin down those responsible.

http://www.ksla.com/Global/story.asp?S=14019756

Public's Help Leads to Upswing in Arson Arrests

Five times as many people were arrested for arson last year compared to years past, a trend local investigators say goes hand-in-hand with a surge in public cooperation.

http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x163792718/Publics-help-leads-to-upswing-in-arson-arrests

Arson cases hard to crack

When evidence is burned down with the home, a crime like arson can be nearly impossible to solve.

http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/26783995/detail.html

Arson investigators have high success rate

Arson investigators in Vancouver solved 16 of 31 incendiary fires in 2010, besting the 28 percent average arrest rate nationwide.

http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/feb/08/arson-investigators-have-high-success-rate/

Fire, police officials testify in Red Steer arson hearing
Suspicions about Smith's involvement in the arson grew when the detective learned from the insurance company that Smith was seeking an early pay-out.

http://www.turlockjournal.com/news/article/7899/

Risk Factors of Arson

Summary of Key Factors: Residential buildings; Outdoor locations; Vacant and abandoned buildings; Buildings in tax arrears; History of previous fires; Education establishments; Places of worship; Proximity to drug dealing areas.

www.rutgerscps.org/rtm/Arson_RTMInsights_11.pdf

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