Explain the importance of identifying the point of origin during an arson investigation

What will be an ideal response?


It is vitally important to identify the point at which the fire originated because it is here that most of the physical evidence can be located indicating a fire of incendiary nature. Identifying the point of origin is the first step in an arson investigation, and this may be the most critical phase of the investigation because it includes the ruling out of natural or accidental causes. It may also help determine when the fire started.

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One of the first issues that agencies will need to consider is whether to use an ______________________, and whether that person can be from within the agency or whether they should instead come outside of the agency being evaluated

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Most of the symptoms of heroin withdrawal are gone in

a. 12 to 24 hours b. 24 to 48 hours c. 5 to 10 days d. 30 to 60 days

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The United States' most far-reaching and oft-cited set of national crime statistics is known as the _____.

A. Uniform Crime Reports B. National Crime Victimization Survey C. Interstate Identification Index D. American Crime Survey

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The Supreme Court ruled that the viewing of exposed opposite-sex inmates is ______.

a. unconstitutional due to privacy rights b. constitutional when reasonably related to legitimate penal interests c. unconstitutional due to double standards d. constitutional due to equal opportunity in employment

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