- Author
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Arson Prevention Bureau
- Title
- Fire Investigation in Scotland.
- Keywords
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fire investigations
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arson
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surveys
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effectiveness
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training
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fire departments
- Identifiers
- Scotland
- Abstract
- This independent study was undertaken by the Forensic Institute on behalf of the Arson Prevention Bureau to look into current fire investigation arrangements in Scotland and make recommendations for improvements in the future. It draws on the findings of a number of previously published studies and consultations as well as interviews with a wide range of stakeholders, in particular the Scottish Fire Service, criminal justice system and fire policy makers. It analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the current system and proposes a model for the organization, management and delivery of fire investigation in Scotland. The current debate on delivery of fire investigation in England and Wales should be informed by these conclusions.