What are the preliminary steps to an arson investigation?

   What are some signs to look for that lead you to believe that arson may have occurred?

   Discuss how legal entry can be made into a fire scene and some of the legal challenges that can arise in entry to the fire scene.

 Original responses to the forum questions each week need to be substantial (350- words ) and significantly supported by at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly sources. The citation and references are required to be in APA 6th edition format. Sources used for studies or statistical information should be less than 10 years old. Direct quoting should be limited.  Interpretation in your own words is expected