MFIRS 11 Arson Module

1. 11-1 MFIRS 11 Arson Module

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3. 11-3 Purpose of Arson Module

4. 11-4 Use of Arson Module In v5 a fire is considered arson if: Cause of Ignition (Fire Module) = 1 (Intentional) and the Age of Person (Fire Module) is greater than 17 or if the field is blank; or Wildland Module is used (in place of the Fire Module), the Wildland Fire Cause = 7 (Incendiary) and the Age of the Person (Wildland Module) is greater than 17 or if the field is left blank. Arson Module must be completed In v5 a fire is considered arson if: Cause of Ignition (Fire Module) = 1 (Intentional) and the Age of Person (Fire Module) is greater than 17 or if the field is blank; or Wildland Module is used (in place of the Fire Module), the Wildland Fire Cause = 7 (Incendiary) and the Age of the Person (Wildland Module) is greater than 17 or if the field is left blank. Arson Module must be completed

5. 11-5 Additional Uses of Arson Module The Arson Module may also be used: when the fire is under investigation, or in cases where the cause is �undetermined after investigation�. to document juvenile-set fires, whether determined to be intentional or not.

6. 11-6 Arson Defined �To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or personal property by fire or incendiary device�.

7. 11-7 A - Header Information Header information is repeated on all modules . . . In an automated system, this information is entered once and imported into all modules.

8. 11-8 B - Agency Referred to Identifies the agency, if any, the incident was referred to for follow-up investigation.

9. 11-9 Definitions ORI � is the unique identification number assigned to law enforcement agencies participating in the FBI�s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system or the National Incident Based Reporting System (NBIRS). FID � is a two-character identification number used by departments to submit crime data to UCR/NBIRS gathered by its dependent bureau/agencies. The ORI plus the FID and the incident number provide the necessary uniqueness to avoid the duplication of reported incidents.

10. 11-10 C - Case Status Identifies the status of the investigation at the time the report was filed.

11. 11-11 D - Availability of Ignition Source Identifies the availability of the ignition source (including matches and lighters) to the subject.

12. 11-12 E - Suspected Motivation Factors Indicates the suspected factors that caused the subject(s) to burn, or attempt to burn.

13. 11-13 F - Apparent Involvement Indicates whether the suspect(s) was motivated to commit the arson act because of involvement in a group or as a means to promote the cause of a group. Was this fire the result of any group: Terrorists Gangs Organized crime Various hate groupsWas this fire the result of any group: Terrorists Gangs Organized crime Various hate groups

14. 11-14 G1 - Entry Method Indicates how the offender(s) gained access to the property. How did the subject gain access to the property: Door Open, unlocked Forced Windows Ditto Gate Ditto Key Help from insideHow did the subject gain access to the property: Door Open, unlocked Forced Windows Ditto Gate Ditto Key Help from inside

15. 11-15 G2 - Extent of Fire Involvement on Arrival Indicates the fire department�s observation of the extent of the fire�s involvement upon arrival. Fire due company or officer: Nothing showing Smoke only Flame & smoke showing Fire through roof Fully involvedFire due company or officer: Nothing showing Smoke only Flame & smoke showing Fire through roof Fully involved

16. 11-16 H - Methods/Devices Identifies the components, methods and/or devices that were used in the incident. Id�s Container Ignition/Delay device FuelId�s Container Ignition/Delay device Fuel

17. 11-17 I - Other Investigative Information Identifies other investigative information pertinent to the case. Is there any other information that may be useful to the investigation: Other code violations Vacant Other crimes Recent change in insurance Financial problemsIs there any other information that may be useful to the investigation: Other code violations Vacant Other crimes Recent change in insurance Financial problems

18. 11-18 J - Property Ownership Identifies the ownership of the property involved in the arson.

19. 11-19 K - Initial Observations Identifies important initial observations made at the incident scene. Provides useful information relating to the property�s security status and circumvention of security systems. Initial observations made by first personnel on the scene.Initial observations made by first personnel on the scene.

20. 11-20 L - Laboratory Used Identifies the laboratory, if any, that conducted analysis of evidence. Provides the means for the collection and analysis of laboratory data associated with a specific incident. What kind of laboratory was used (if any)?What kind of laboratory was used (if any)?

21. 11-21 NFIRS 11 Juvenile Firesetter Blocks M1 - M8 are mandatory fields to be used if the person(s) involved in the ignition of the fire was a juvenile under the age of 18 -- to permit tracking and analysis of juvenile firesetter trends. Juvenile-set Fires Human Factors Contributing to Ignition � Age < 18 Or Factors Contributing to Ignition 19 = Playing with heat source. The juvenile firesetter section of the Arson Module must be completed. Juvenile-set Fires Human Factors Contributing to Ignition � Age < 18 Or Factors Contributing to Ignition 19 = Playing with heat source. The juvenile firesetter section of the Arson Module must be completed.

22. 11-22 A - Header Information Header information is repeated on all modules . . . In an automated system, this information is entered once and imported into all modules.

23. 11-23 M1 - Subject Number ? A number assigned to each juvenile subject involved in the fire�s ignition. Start with 001. No names are ever used for juveniles.Start with 001. No names are ever used for juveniles.

24. 11-24 M2 - Age or Date of Birth ? Identifies the age or date of birth of the juvenile identified as being responsible for the fire.

25. 11-25 M3 - Gender ? Identifies the gender (sex) of the juvenile identified as responsible for the fire.

26. 11-26 M4 - Race ? Identifies the juvenile subject as a certain race (based on U.S. Census Bureau categories).

27. 11-27 M5 - Ethnicity Identifies the ethnicity of the juvenile subject (based on U.S. Census Bureau categories).

28. 11-28 M6 - Family Type ? Information on family type will assist researchers in determining those risk factors that may be a predictor of juvenile firesetting. Type of family that the juvenile is currently living with. Single parent Foster parent(s) 2 parents Extended family Aunt, uncle, grandparent, siblingType of family that the juvenile is currently living with. Single parent Foster parent(s) 2 parents Extended family Aunt, uncle, grandparent, sibling

29. 11-29 M7 - Motivation/Risk Factors ? Identifies the stimulus and/or risk factors that were present and constituted a possible motivation for the incident. Check 1 box for choices 1-3 Then check all other boxes that apply for 4-9.Check 1 box for choices 1-3 Then check all other boxes that apply for 4-9.

30. 11-30 M8 - Disposition of Person Under 18 ? Permits analysis of how juvenile offenders are handled -- is particularly useful in tracking juvenile firesetter trends. Handled w/in department (eg. Released with warning) 3. Referred to other authority. DSS, Juvenile court, Probation officer, Prosecuting attorney 4. Referred to treatment/counseling program Diversion program, in- or outpatient treatment program Handled w/in department (eg. Released with warning) 3. Referred to other authority. DSS, Juvenile court, Probation officer, Prosecuting attorney 4. Referred to treatment/counseling program Diversion program, in- or outpatient treatment program

31. 11-31 Summary The Arson Module (NFIRS 11) is required whenever the Cause of Ignition is coded as �intentional�. The Arson Module may also be used: when the fire is under investigation, or in cases where the cause is �undetermined after investigation�. The Juvenile firesetter Module is required when the age of the person involved is < 18 . Whether determined to be intentional or not.

32. 11-32 Questions?