Arson evidence collection bags

Arson evidence collection bag

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Arson is the malicious or willful burning of property, it can be a building, especially with fraudulent or criminal intent. Fires are with no doubt destructive and they spread as they grow. In the process, they consume the evidence of their cause. At this point, the specialists in this area need to be very keen on the arson evidence collection to establish the cause of the fire. The apparatus that are used to collect the samples vary in sizes and materials as well as their storage. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. In this paper, we will direct our focus on the Arson evidence collection bags.

Arson evidence collection bags are designed specifically for sample collection in an event of a fire (Lam et al 2018). I agree that Arson evidence collection bags are adequate methods for proper sample preparation of fire debris as evidence. This is because it is most preferred in cases where the evidence might be having solvents that are found in accelerants. This is because its material doesn’t break down which prevents the loss of hydrocarbons and flammables. Any suspected evidence which contains accelerant contamination can be placed in the bags, and then the bags can be folded and taped shut securely or sealed by use of electric heat sealing. The bags as well virtually prevent any possibility of cross-contamination from the propellant fumes. They can safeguard the arson evidence for a long period.

           The material which makes them is clear hence the evidence can be seen easily without having to open the bag and can be marked easily by the use of the arson evidence labels or even the standard marking pens. They are as well able to withstand microwave heat up to 70 degrees. The bags are made of nylon and have the highest standard. Studies have proven that they pose the least amount of chemical interference in cases where there is the examination of air samples from within (Lam et al 2018). They are thus highly recommended for use by the center of Forensic Sciences.

References

Elkins, K., (2019). Introduction to Forensic Chemistry, CRC Press, ISBN: 9781498763103

Lam, R., Lennard, C., Kingsland, G., Johnstone, P., Symons, A., Wythes, L., … & Spikmans, V. (2018). Person-portable equipment in environmental forensic investigations: application to fire scenes. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 50(6), 672-681.