Analysis and Interpretation of Fire Scene Evidence

by Jose R. Almirall (Editor), Kenneth G. Furton (Editor)

Overview

Ongoing advances in arson detection tools and techniques increase the importance of scientific evidence in related court proceedings. In order to assemble an airtight case, investigators and forensic scientists need a resource that assists them in properly conducting the chemical analysis and interpretation of physical evidence found at scenes of s

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135483296
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/11/2004
Series:	Forensic Science Techniques
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Jose R. Almirall, Kenneth G. Furton

Table of Contents

Fire Dynamics. Fire Scene Investigation: An Introduction for Chemists. Detection of Ignitable Liquid Residues in Fire Scenes; Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC) Teams and other Field Tests. Essential Tools for the Analytical Laboratory; Facilities, Equipment and Standard Operating Procedures. Analytical Methods for the Detection and Characterization of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris. The ASTM Methods for the Analysis of Fire Debris Evidence; Isolation, Chemical Analysis and Classification. The Interpretation of Data Generated from Fire Debris Examination; Report Writing and Testimony. New Developments and Quality Assurance in Fire Debris Analysis.