Arson, Maybe Maybe Not Now What

Arson, maybe maybe not... Now what ???

Ken Rice, Senior Fire Investigator, CFI, CFEI, CVFI, TIFIREE, PI, CFM, CBO

We will look at the complexities of the investigation, dispel common myths, and look at some cases that resulted in wrongful conviction. Understanding what to do and what not to do is invaluable to protecting the insured and insurer.

Accident Reconstruction – What is it?

Trevor Newbery, Principal, Senior Engineer, PE, ACTAR, ASE, CVFI

We will look at what accident reconstruction is, when it might be used and who is qualified to perform it, highlighting common tools and methods used. Simple motor vehicle collision reconstruction techniques will be illustrated using actual case studies, followed by a quick look at the use of 3D simulation and more complex cases.

Ken Rice, Senior Fire Investigator, CFI, CFEI, CVFI, TIFIREE, PI, CFM, CBO

Ken Rice is a Senior Fire Investigator with an extensive background in both criminal and civil fire investigations including, fire/arson origin and cause investigations, inspections, code enforcement, and plan review. He is a NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, NAFI Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator and IAAI Certified Fire Investigator He has over 16 years of municipal government experience in the fields of law enforcement, risk management, code enforcement, building inspection, and fire investigation. Prior to joining CASE Forensics, Ken served in the public sector, most recently as the Fire Marshal for the Sun City Fire District.

Education and Certifications

·  Glendale Law Enforcement Training Academy - National Emergency Training Center

·  New Castle School of Trades - Advanced Automotive Technology

·  Graduate, National Fire Academy, Emittsburg, MD

·  Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, NAFI

·  Certified Fire Investigator, IAAI

·  Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, NAFI

·  Licensed Unarmed Private Investigator, AZ

·  Licensed Unarmed Private Investigator, MT

·  Licensed Unarmed Private Investigator, OR

·  Licensed Unarmed Private Investigator, WA

·  Certified Fire Marshal, ICC

·  Certified Building Official, ICC

·  Certified Commercial Building Inspector, ICC

·  Certified Residential Building Inspector, ICC

·  Certified Fire Inspector I & II, ICC

·  Certified Fire Plans Examiner, ICC

·  Certified Fire Code Official, ICC

·  Certified Housing Code Official, ICC

·  Certified Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector, ICC

·  Certified Zoning Inspector, ICC

·  Code Enforcement Administrator, AACE

·  Code Enforcement Officer, AACE

·  Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector, AACE

·  Zoning Enforcement Office, AACE

·  General Instructor, AZPOST

·  Maricopa County Arson Task Force

·  Technician, Institution of Fire Engineers

Trevor Newbery, Principal, Senior Engineer, PE, ACTAR, ASE, CVFI

Trevor Newbery has a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters degree in Forensic Science. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, an ACTAR Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist, and an ASE Certified Automobile Technician. In addition, he is a Certified Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Analyst and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator.

Trevor specializes in vehicle accident reconstruction and failure analysis. He has investigated over 1500 accidents and has assessed issues such as vehicle speed, impact severity, injury potential, seat belt use, airbag deployment, collision sequence, driver evasion potential, nighttime visibility, crash recorder data, fire origin and cause, damage matching, and mechanical failures. He has investigated accidents involving passenger cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and heavy vehicles. Trevor has worked as an accident reconstructionist for over fifteen years and has provided expert witness testimony in criminal and civil courts.

·  M.S. in Forensic Science, University of Strathclyde, Scotland

·  B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Honours), University of Sussex. England

·  Registered Professional Engineer, state of WA

·  ACTAR Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist

·  ASE Certified Automobile Technician

·  Certified Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Analyst

·  Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, NAFI