You are reassigned to an arson investigator position within your department. Within your learning and in-service training your supervisor discusses signs of intentional fire setting by people. Discuss what these signs are that he is discussing
What will be an ideal response?
Missing parts or accessories (DVD stereo/entertainment system, speakers, GPS); personal items missing from the vehicle (purse, wallet in the glove box or console); tool marks on broken or leaking sources of fuel (gas lines, gas tank, gas cap); all windows completely rolled down or rolled down in abnormal patterns; multiple points of origin, e.g., extensive concentrated burning in both the engine and passenger compartments; the hood is raised and the doors are opened; containers, matches, hoses, or other means of accelerant use at the scene; vehicle owner was present when the fire began and has burns or smells of smoke; pour patterns on the vehicle showing the placement of accelerant; downward or drip-down burning in areas such as the tires, the trunk, and passenger compartment where fuel sources are not present.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
______ refers to an increase in the number of police targeted toward a particular crime (but not necessarily a particular area). When this type of strategy is implemented, evidence suggests that immediate crime prevention benefits are likely.
a. Hot-spot policing b. Directed patrol c. Crackdown d. Saturated patrol
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a. curfew violation b. violent crime c. liquor law violation d. tobacco law violation
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false