Motives for Arson
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How many motives are there for Arson?
Seven motives total
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What TWO things do arson dogs do?
1. Detect accelerants 2. Show investigator where the accelerant is
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What is one way to prevent Arson INDOORS?
1. Keep matches away from children 2. don't let children play with matches 3. install properly maintained fire alarms
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How many degrees of arson are there?
TWO!!!!!
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In the V-Pattern, where does the fire start.
The intersection of the V
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What is the motive about "Kids being stupid and setting things on fire."
Juveniles
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What is the V-pattern and how does it help investigators (two answers)?
1. The V-pattern is the starting point of the fire where smoke goes up and out 2. Arson investigators know exactly where the fire started
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What is one way to prevent arson OUTDOORS?
Keep leaves, shrubery,overgrown bushes, and firewood away from buildings
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What is the punishment to the arsonist if someone is killed in arson?
A felony murder charge
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What is the melting point of ZINC?(within 100)
787
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What is the motive about starting a fire because it looks cool/pretty?
Pyromania
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What flame color comes from potassium? (DAILY DOUBLE!)
Violet
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What is arson classified as?
A felony
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What is 2nd degree arson?
Purposly damaging a building with fire or an explosion.
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Name the example for the civil disorders group for motives for arson.(DAILY DOUBLE!)
Klu Klux Klan
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What is the name for the motive where someone thinks fire is cool/pretty?
Pyromania
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Name 5 things Arson kits should have.
screwdrivers steel mallets chisels utility knives unused gloves paint brushes brooms
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Where do most Arson fires happen?
In buildings
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How long can you be sent to jail for 1st degree arson?
5-15 years, 30 years extended term
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What percent of juveniles were arrested for arson in 2010?(within 5%)
(40%)
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Name all seven motives for Arson!
1. Crime Concelment 2. Fraud 3. Pyromania 4. Civil Disorders 5. Spite/Revenge 6. Juveniles 7. Vanity (local hero)
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What is the melting point of Aluminum?(within 100 degrees)
1220
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What percent of arsonists use matches or lighters within 8% ? (add matches % with lighters %)
45%
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What class (letter)felony is 2nd degree arson?
Class C
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What is the flame color that comes from sodium?
Orange
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