Fire investigation
Microbial Degradation of Gasoline in Soil: Effect of Season of Sampling
A Comprehensive Study of the Alteration of Ignitable Liquids by Weathering and Microbial Degradation
Impact of Flashover Fire Conditions on Exposed Energized Electrical Cords/Cables
Assessing Evidentiary Value in Fire Debris Analysis by Chemometric and Likelihood Ratio Approaches
Progress Toward the Determination of Correct Classification Rates in Fire Debris Analysis II: Utilizing Soft Independent Modeling of Class Analogy (SIMCA)
Methodology for Material Property Determination
Understanding the Impact of Ventilation on Burn Patterns Can Aid Arson Investigations
Ventilation Limited Fires: Considerations for Fire Pattern Analysis
NIJ and University of Central Florida Fire Research: Identifying Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris and Providing Error Rates for Purposes of Testifying
NIJ and Jensen Hughes: Advancing the Forensic Analysis of Ignitable Liquid Fuel Fires
Substrate Pyrolysis Database Expansion, Evaluation, and Use
Temperature Sensors Embedded in Paint for Fire Debris Analysis and Arson Scene Investigations
Homicide in the United States
The 2009 NIJ Conference kicked off with a blue-ribbon panel of leaders with expertise in urban issues as they relate to homicide. These experts will discuss promising approaches that have resulted in reduced violence and community empowerment.
Fire and Arson Investigations
Fire and arson investigators examine the physical attributes of a fire scene and identify and collect physical evidence from the scene. This evidence is then analyzed to help determine if the cause of the fire was accidental or deliberate. During the scene examination, investigators may find evidence such as accelerants, tampered utilities, and specific burn patterns, which may indicate criminal activity.
NIJ addresses the specific...