Establishing an Arson Strike Force   [open pdf - 327KB]

These guidelines have been drawn up to help communities to analyze their needs and develop their own arson strike force capability. They were developed by local investigators with first-hand experience developing and managing arson strike forces. This guide outlines the essentials for establishing an arson strike force. It begins with a definition of the concept, presents a brief description of how such a unit might respond to an incident, proceeds through the planning steps for single and multi-jurisdictional strike forces, and outlines key elements in their organization and management.