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Arson Prevention and Awareness: Understanding Motives and Taking Action

Learn about common motives for arson, such as crime concealment and revenge, and discover how to prevent arson damage in your community. Be vigilant, report suspicious activities, and promote fire safety measures to safeguard against arson threats. Take action today!

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Arson Prevention and Awareness: Understanding Motives and Taking Action

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  1. Fire Basics Review Image: http://awittyassniga.tripod.com/things/fire.jpg Presentation created by Christopher Hunter

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  3. ______________________ To conceal another crime such as murder, burglary, or vehicle. ______________________ To get back at someone for a perceived injustice. _____________________ Arson-for-Profit fires are set to burn a building, vehicle, or some other object in order to gain profit from the fire. The profit may come in several forms; from insurance coverage on the property, or from putting a competitor out of business. _____________________ Fire set to someone’s property, just to destroy it. Malicious vandalism fires account for the largest percentage of arson fires. These fires are frequently set by juveniles. ____________________ Some persons have been found to have an irresistible impulse to set fires. What are Common Motives for Arson? 5 Points Crime concealment Revenge or spite Monetary Gain Malicious Vandalism Mentally Disturbed

  4. What can you do to help prevent arson or arson damage? ___________suspicious persons and activities that may result in arson. If you have a friend or classmates that has set fires in the past or plans to set a fire, _____ ___ _____ – parent, teacher, counselor, police officer, or a fireman. Start or participate in a ___________ _______ ________ with your parents. ________ ____ __________ maintain fire alarms in your home and encourage friends and relatives to do the same. Your family should also have a fire escape plan for your home. Report Tell an adult Community watch program Install and properly 4 Points

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