Arson Investigation Series

ARSON INVESTIGATION SERIES

$350 for one in a series of three- two day courses, $600 for two of three, and $800 for the entire series

October 19, 2009

Instructor Megan Murphy

8 am – Noon Documenting the Fire Scene
A comprehensive examination of proper fire scene documentation including the latest trends with cameras, digital photography, lenses, lighting, composition and technique, video photography, what to document, note taking and drawings will all be discussed in depth.

Instructor Bruce Varga

12:30-4:30 Fire Scene Reconstruction
This workshop will include discussions on the principles of reconstruction, basic fire dynamics, fire pattern analysis, arson scene analysis and case studies. The University of New Haven's Mark Levy Burn Lab will be used as a teaching tool.

October 20, 2009

Instructor Ron Mullen

8 am- Noon Determining the Area of Origin
This presentation will cover the systematic process and procedure for determining the area of origin at any fire scene. Case studies will be presented as well.

12:30-4:30 Appliance and Motor Vehicle Fire Investigation
This intense class will cover the unique facets of appliance fires and motor vehicle fire investigation. Evidence recovery and actual case studies will also be discussed.