1st Edition

Analysis and Interpretation of Fire Scene Evidence

Edited By Jose R. Almirall, Kenneth G. Furton Copyright 2004

    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

    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.

    Biography

    Jose R. Almirall, Kenneth G. Furton