Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 Fire and Arson Investigation A working partnership between the London Fire Brigade

Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership

SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986

Fire and Arson Fire and Arson

InvestigationInvestigation

A working partnership A working partnership

between the London Fire between the London Fire

Brigade and the Brigade and the

Metropolitan Police ServiceMetropolitan Police Service

Fire and Arson Fire and Arson

InvestigationInvestigation

A working partnership A working partnership

between the London Fire between the London Fire

Brigade and the Brigade and the

Metropolitan Police ServiceMetropolitan Police Service

Peter Mansi - LFBPeter Mansi - LFB Bob Milne - MPSBob Milne - MPS



2004 - 2005 …2004 - 2005 …•40,000+ fires attended by 40,000+ fires attended by

the LFBthe LFB•64.3% were non-accidental64.3% were non-accidental• Incredibly almost Incredibly almost 26,00026,000

deliberate fires!deliberate fires!



London …London …•Residential Population of ~8 millionResidential Population of ~8 million

•Daytime Population of ~13 millionDaytime Population of ~13 million

•111 Fire Stations (5,500 fire-fighters)111 Fire Stations (5,500 fire-fighters)

•17,000+ serious fires a year (30% arson)17,000+ serious fires a year (30% arson)

•3,000 to 3,500 investigated by FIU (50% arson)3,000 to 3,500 investigated by FIU (50% arson)

•Between 60 and 100 fatalities a yearBetween 60 and 100 fatalities a year

•28 full-time Fire Investigators.28 full-time Fire Investigators.



The Line in the Sand ... The Line in the Sand ...

• A deliberate fire = Crime = Police issue

• Any fire = Fire brigade issue

• 3% prosecution rate for arson

• Arson Control Forum Scoping Study 1999 highlighted these problems

• A deliberate fire = Crime = Police issue

• Any fire = Fire brigade issue

• 3% prosecution rate for arson

• Arson Control Forum Scoping Study 1999 highlighted these problems



Forensic Intelligence ...Forensic Intelligence ...• Is the application of scientific

methods to crime intelligence

• Methods used are the creation of databases, intelligence, knowledge and system products from the results of forensic examinations ...

• Is the application of scientific methods to crime intelligence

• Methods used are the creation of databases, intelligence, knowledge and system products from the results of forensic examinations ...



Forensic Intelligence ...Forensic Intelligence ...• Forensic Intelligence information is

derived from DNA profiling, finger print matching, the comparison of physical marks, chemical and physical analysis.

• From fire investigators, scene examiners and forensic scientists notes.

• Forensic Intelligence information is derived from DNA profiling, finger print matching, the comparison of physical marks, chemical and physical analysis.

• From fire investigators, scene examiners and forensic scientists notes.



Forensic Intelligence in Arson ...

Forensic Intelligence in Arson ...• Requirement to create common

data structure to determine Patterns & Trends

• Existing ways of Reporting Crime ...

• Requirement to create common data structure to determine Patterns & Trends

• Existing ways of Reporting Crime ...



History of the ‘FIT1’ ... History of the ‘FIT1’ ...

• 1985 - FIT1 Police Liaison Form1985 - FIT1 Police Liaison Form

• 1989 - to date arson fires doubled1989 - to date arson fires doubled

• 1990’s - FIT1 in decline1990’s - FIT1 in decline

• MPS processing of FIT1 - ReviewMPS processing of FIT1 - Review

• 2005 - Introduction of e-FIT12005 - Introduction of e-FIT1

• 1985 - FIT1 Police Liaison Form1985 - FIT1 Police Liaison Form

• 1989 - to date arson fires doubled1989 - to date arson fires doubled

• 1990’s - FIT1 in decline1990’s - FIT1 in decline

• MPS processing of FIT1 - ReviewMPS processing of FIT1 - Review

• 2005 - Introduction of e-FIT12005 - Introduction of e-FIT1



Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP)

Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP)

• Pan-London Data SharingPan-London Data Sharing

• Fire & Arson Investigators’ Fire & Arson Investigators’

Forum - LondonForum - London

• Pan-London Data SharingPan-London Data Sharing

• Fire & Arson Investigators’ Fire & Arson Investigators’

Forum - LondonForum - London



Memorandum of UnderstandingMemorandum of UnderstandingMemorandum of UnderstandingMemorandum of Understanding

• Working Practices at Fire ScenesWorking Practices at Fire Scenes

• Introduction to e-FIT1Introduction to e-FIT1

• Development of common data Development of common data

structure ...structure ...

• Working Practices at Fire ScenesWorking Practices at Fire Scenes

• Introduction to e-FIT1Introduction to e-FIT1

• Development of common data Development of common data

structure ...structure ...

January 31st January 31st 20032003 ... ...



Arson Forensic Intelligence Arson Forensic Intelligence ChartChartPrimary Secondary

Enclosed Structure Exterior Fire Vehicle

Place of WorshipResidential Place of Education Public Gathering Leisure

Commercial Industrial Medical/ Hospital Public Place

Fuel Available Fuel Supplied Multiple Seats Accelerant Used

TypeIgnition through

exterior doorIgnition through

window/ roof light

Crime Concealment Other Criminal Act

Number of People at Risk

Associated names and roles

Racial Homophobic Hate



LONDON FIRE BRIGADE & METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICEDELIBERATE FIRE REPORTING AND RECORDING LIAISON FORM

To be completed inALL cases when afire involves:Serious InjuryFatalitySuspiciousTick Relevant Box

CIRCULATIONPage 1 (White): PolicePage 2 (Green): Scene ExaminerPage 3 (Blue) : LFB Fire InvestigatorPage 4 (Pink) : LFB Officer In Charge

LFB Officer in Charge:Name: …………………………Date: …………………………Time: …………………………Contact No: …………………...Station: …………….Watch: ….Signature: ……………………..

PROPERTY DETAILS

Enclosed StructureExteriorVehicleTick Relevant Box

Residential Place of Education Public PlaceCommercial Place of EntertainmentIndustrial Hospital/Medical TreatmentPlace of Worship Public Gathering

Address: ……………………………… ……………………………… ………………………………

Post Code: ……………………………Geo Code: ……………………………Borough: ……………………………

Vehicle Make: …………………………………..Model: …………………………………..Registration No: …………………………………..Colour: …………………………………..

FIRE BRIGADE OBSERVATIONS &ACTIONS (Including Police Actions)

Suspected Area of Origin:(provide plan if necessary)

Reason for Suspicious Fire:

Security DetailsWas alarm sounding on arrival? YES / NOIf ‘Yes’, what type? FIRE/ INTRUDER (Delete as appropriate)Other relevant security observations:………………………………………………..Actions to gain access and/or ventilate:………………………………………………..Doors/windows open/broken BEFORE LFBarrival:………………………………………………..

Did any LFB Officer bleed at the scene? YES /NOName: …………………………………………….Station: …………………………………………...Contact No: ………………………………………

Date of Call: Time of Call:

Did a LFB FIU attend? YES / NOName of Fire Investigator: ……………………

Location & Contact No: ……………………...Photos or Video available? YES / NO

Police Contact Name:Contact No: CAD No:Borough: Station:

Other forensic evidence observed/ noted andactions to preserve:

Services on arrival (Delete as appropriate)

Electricity: ON OFF N/A UnknownGas: ON OFF N/A UnknownBrigade switched: Gas ON OFF N/A

Electricity: ON OFF N/A

H&S Risk Assessment

Owner Name: Contact No:



Databases and Documents ...Databases and Documents ...Databases and Documents ...Databases and Documents ...• e-FIT1 will utilise a common data e-FIT1 will utilise a common data

structure and terminologystructure and terminology

• Incident Recording Information Incident Recording Information

SystemSystem

• Real Fire LibraryReal Fire Library

• MPS Forensic Intelligence DatabaseMPS Forensic Intelligence Database

– CRIMINTCRIMINT

• e-FIT1 will utilise a common data e-FIT1 will utilise a common data

structure and terminologystructure and terminology

• Incident Recording Information Incident Recording Information

SystemSystem

• Real Fire LibraryReal Fire Library

• MPS Forensic Intelligence DatabaseMPS Forensic Intelligence Database

– CRIMINTCRIMINT



Tower Hamlets COMMERCIAL

Fuel Available31%

Fuel Supplied0%Accelerant

69%

Fuel Available

Fuel Supplied

Accelerant

Camden COMMERCIAL

Fuel Available39%

Fuel Supplied48%

Accelerant13%

Fuel Available

Fuel Supplied

Accelerant

CROYDON COMMERCIAL

Fuel Available65%

Fuel Supplied30%

Accelerant5%

Fuel Available

Fuel Supplied

Accelerant



Partnership Training ...Partnership Training ...• MPS Forensic Practitioners attached to ride Fire MPS Forensic Practitioners attached to ride Fire

Investigation UnitsInvestigation Units

• LFB Fire Investigators to attend Crime Academy for LFB Fire Investigators to attend Crime Academy for training in training in

‘Evidence Recovery & Packaging’ ‘Evidence Recovery & Packaging’ - Centrex Approved- Centrex Approved



Link to Dangerous Crime Networks ...

Link to Dangerous Crime Networks ...

•Cannabis Factories …Cannabis Factories …

•Neighbourhood Criminal Networks … Neighbourhood Criminal Networks … (gangs!) (gangs!)



SAVOY HOTEL & NATIONAL THEATRE ARSONS 15th JUNE 2007



CENTRAL LONDON ARSONS MONITOREDTHROUGH INCREASED ACTIVITY IN 2007

• Normal rate of department store arson cases one or two per year

• Spring 2007 saw more arson cases than in past 5 years

• Meeting arranged by Bob Milne & Peter Mansi to review cases & arrange Intelligence analysis

• Report sent to boroughs then Force wide briefing slide of Maccinni in the Savoy setting a fire

• Woman Police Officer identifies Maccini from slide – previously arrested him for stealing cans of lighter fuel.



DATE TIME ADDRESS

24/04/2005 1430 The John Lewis Partnership,278-306,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1DX

12/12/2005 900 32,UPPER BERKELEY STREET,LONDON,W1H 5QE

09/06/2006 1700 The John Lewis Partnership,278-306,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1DX

26/01/2007 811 Pret A Manger,556,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1LZ

03/02/2007 1040 Top Shop,36-38,GREAT CASTLE STREET,LONDON,W1W 8LW

21/02/2007 1030 Waitrose Ltd,98-101,MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET,LONDON,W1U 4SD

26/04/2007 1800 New Look,175-179,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1D 2JS

15/06/2007 1850 Evans Ltd,120,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1LS

25/06/2007 1955 Evolutions Television Ltd,5,BERNERS STREET,LONDON,W1T 3LF

27/06/2007 1550 The Disney Store,360-366,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1JN

15/06/2007 1724 Savoy Hotel,SAVOY COURT,LONDON,WC2R 0EX

15/06/2007 1645 Royal National Theatre,UPPER GROUND,LONDON,SE1 9PX

DEPARTMENT STORE & PUBLIC BUILDING ARSONS CENTRAL LONDON ‘DM’ & ‘LX’

BOROUGHS



CENTRAL LONDON ARSONISTIGNITION METHODS

• LIGHTER FUEL• FIRE LIGHTERS• GAS LIGHTER• COTTON WOOL & SUPER GLUE• STEEL WOOL & BATTERIES• TARGETED BUILDINGS WHERE

THERE WERE LARGE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE



SECURITY VIDEOTHE SAVOY 15th JUNE 2007

MACCINI AT WORKFurther identified on the

National Theatre security video system setting fire to the Dress Circle curtains. In 2005 he had

set fire to his home in the Wimbledon area



MACCINI HAD DIGITAL PHOTOS OF ALL HIS TARGETS

IN HIS BACKPACK HE HAD ALL THE MATERIALS OF THE TYPES

FOUND AT THE SCENES



ADO Peter Mansi GIFireE, RFPADO Peter Mansi GIFireE, RFPRegistered Forensic PractitionerRegistered Forensic PractitionerIAAI - Certified Fire InvestigatorIAAI - Certified Fire Investigator

Fire Investigation GroupFire Investigation [email protected]@london-fire.gov.uk

Bob Milne -Bob Milne -Former Forensic Intelligence ManagerFormer Forensic Intelligence ManagerMetropolitan Police New Scotland Yard Metropolitan Police New Scotland Yard (Retired)(Retired)[email protected] [email protected]