The mission of the Fire & Explosives Investigation Unit is to:
- Investigate undetermined, suspicious or incendiary fires and conduct post blast investigation
- Investigate or be notified of all sudden deaths or injuries which occur as a result of fire
- Enforce all County and State laws that pertains to fire investigation and arson
- Keep up-to-date records of fire causes investigated by the Investigation Section
- Keep a current file on known arsonists in the area
- Coordinate all cases with the State’s Attorney’s Office
- Prepare and train Police and Firefighters in new developments in arson and fire investigation
- Conduct internal and background investigations
- Act as a liaison with other agencies when requested on possible explosive devices
- Respond to reports of suspicious packages and secure items
If you have any information regarding fires or explosive incidents, please call (410) 222-TIPS!