Knowledge of fire-setting behaviours is an important tool for fire investigators. This subject will examine the psychological theories and motives of fire-setting behaviour and the evidence derived from them. It will analyse the common sub-groups of fire-setters and the prevention and intervention strategies applying to each of them. Students will also gain an understanding of specific legal issues relating to incendiary fires as well as investigative practices for identifying, analysing and presenting expert evidence in relation to such fires.
HD/FL
One session
Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security
JST417 Overlapping content.
JST416 Overlapping content.
JST416, JST417
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of JST496 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.