1. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 Fire and Arson Investigation A working partnership between the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service Peter Mansi - LFB Bob Milne - MPS

2. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 2004 - 2005 … 40,000+ fires attended by the LFB40,000+ fires attended by the LFB 64.3% were non-accidental64.3% were non-accidental Incredibly almost 26,000 deliberate fires!Incredibly almost 26,000 deliberate fires!

3. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 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.

4. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 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

5. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 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...

6. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 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.

7. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 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...

8. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 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

9. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) Pan-London Data SharingPan-London Data Sharing Fire & Arson Investigators’ Forum - LondonFire & Arson Investigators’ Forum - London Pan-London Data SharingPan-London Data Sharing Fire & Arson Investigators’ Forum - LondonFire & Arson Investigators’ Forum - London

10. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 Memorandum of Understanding Working Practices at Fire ScenesWorking Practices at Fire Scenes Introduction to e-FIT1Introduction to e-FIT1 Development of common data structure...Development of common data structure... Working Practices at Fire ScenesWorking Practices at Fire Scenes Introduction to e-FIT1Introduction to e-FIT1 Development of common data structure...Development of common data structure... January 31st 2003...

11. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 Arson Forensic Intelligence Chart PrimarySecondary Enclosed StructureExterior FireVehicle Place of WorshipResidentialPlace of EducationPublic GatheringLeisure CommercialIndustrialMedical/ HospitalPublic Place Fuel AvailableFuel SuppliedMultiple SeatsAccelerant Used Type Ignition through exterior door Ignition through window/ roof light Crime ConcealmentOther Criminal Act Number of People at RiskAssociated names and roles RacialHomophobicHate

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13. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 Databases and Documents... e-FIT1 will utilise a common data structure and terminologye-FIT1 will utilise a common data structure and terminology Incident Recording Information SystemIncident Recording Information System Real Fire LibraryReal Fire Library MPS Forensic Intelligence DatabaseMPS Forensic Intelligence Database –CRIMINT e-FIT1 will utilise a common data structure and terminologye-FIT1 will utilise a common data structure and terminology Incident Recording Information SystemIncident Recording Information System Real Fire LibraryReal Fire Library MPS Forensic Intelligence DatabaseMPS Forensic Intelligence Database –CRIMINT

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15. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 Partnership Training... MPS Forensic Practitioners attached to ride Fire Investigation Units MPS Forensic Practitioners attached to ride Fire Investigation Units LFB Fire Investigators to attend Crime Academy for training in ‘Evidence Recovery & Packaging’ - Centrex Approved LFB Fire Investigators to attend Crime Academy for training in ‘Evidence Recovery & Packaging’ - Centrex Approved

16. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 Link to Dangerous Crime Networks... Cannabis Factories …Cannabis Factories … Neighbourhood Criminal Networks … (gangs!)Neighbourhood Criminal Networks … (gangs!)

17. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 SAVOY HOTEL & NATIONAL THEATRE ARSONS 15 th JUNE 2007

18. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 CENTRAL LONDON ARSONS MONITORED THROUGH 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.

19. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 DATETIMEADDRESS 24/04/20051430The John Lewis Partnership,278-306,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1DX 12/12/200590032,UPPER BERKELEY STREET,LONDON,W1H 5QE 09/06/20061700The John Lewis Partnership,278-306,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1DX 26/01/2007811Pret A Manger,556,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1LZ 03/02/20071040Top Shop,36-38,GREAT CASTLE STREET,LONDON,W1W 8LW 21/02/20071030Waitrose Ltd,98-101,MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET,LONDON,W1U 4SD 26/04/20071800New Look,175-179,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1D 2JS 15/06/20071850Evans Ltd,120,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1LS 25/06/20071955Evolutions Television Ltd,5,BERNERS STREET,LONDON,W1T 3LF 27/06/20071550The Disney Store,360-366,OXFORD STREET,LONDON,W1C 1JN 15/06/20071724Savoy Hotel,SAVOY COURT,LONDON,WC2R 0EX 15/06/20071645Royal National Theatre,UPPER GROUND,LONDON,SE1 9PX DEPARTMENT STORE & PUBLIC BUILDING ARSONS CENTRAL LONDON ‘DM’ & ‘LX’ BOROUGHS

20. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 CENTRAL LONDON ARSONIST IGNITION METHODS LIGHTER FUEL FIRE LIGHTERS GAS LIGHTER COTTON WOOL & SUPER GLUE STEEL WOOL & BATTERIES TARGETED BUILDINGS WHERE THERE WERE LARGE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE

21. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 SECURITY VIDEO THE SAVOY 15 th JUNE 2007 MACCINI AT WORK Further 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

22. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 MACCINI HAD DIGITAL PHOTOS OF ALL HIS TARGETS IN HIS BACKPACK HE HAD ALL THE MATERIALS OF THE TYPES FOUND AT THE SCENES

23. Fire and Arson Investigation Partnership SCD4(7) Design Studio G17986 ADO Peter Mansi GIFireE, RFP Registered Forensic Practitioner IAAI - Certified Fire Investigator Fire Investigation Group peter.mansi@london-fire.gov.uk Bob Milne - Former Forensic Intelligence Manager Metropolitan Police New Scotland Yard (Retired) bobmilne52@hotmail.com