Name three reasons why arson investigators must work quickly to collect evidence at a fire scene

What will be an ideal response?


Arson investigators must work quickly to collect evidence at a fire scene because (1) any accelerant residues may evaporate within a few days or even hours, (2) safety and health conditions may require that cleanup and salvage operations begin as quickly as possible, and (3) accelerants in soil and vegetation can be rapidly degraded by bacterial action.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. wrongfully accused persons b. drug buyers c. low-level drug sellers d. drug kingpins

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The Fifth Amendment, the Sixth Amendment, and decisions such as Miranda have basically eradicated the use of confessions in law enforcement.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Criminal Trespass is a State Jail felony.

a. True b. False

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