National Context: The Arson Prevention Bureau
The Arson Prevention Bureau (A.P.B.) was established by the Home Office and Association
of British Insurers (A.B.I.) in 1991. It aims to lead and co-ordinate a national response
to Arson and is now solely administered by the Association of British Insurers (A.B.I.)
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The objectives of the A.B.I. are to:
Encourage improved liaison between the police, fire and forensic science services
and, in respect of fraudulent arson, greater collaboration between insurers, police
and fire services
Encourage a higher priority by the police and forensic science services for
the investigation and prosecution of arsonists, and recognition by insurers that arson
is a major risk factor.
Liase with and encourage architects to include anti-arson measures in the design
of buildings.
Educate the general public (through schools, at work and specific groups) and
strengthen existing preventative measures including surveillance, prevention of access
and fire protection).
Encourage the monitoring of the incidence of arson in the United Kingdom including
the promotion of the improvement of arson statistics, such as monitoring to include
obtaining information on arson from all UK services. This includes incidents of and
motivation for the committing of arson.
Promoting research and initiatives to combat arson.
Disseminate information about arson and remedial measures and the organisation
and advice on publicity and education to combat arson.
Encourage the monitoring of arson in other countries and liasing with organisations
and interests abroad to facilitate exchanges on arson matters
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MEMBERS OF THE ARSON CONTROL FORUM
Chairman:
Graham Meldrum - HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services
Deputy Chairmen:
Mr Chris Mounsey - Association of British Insurers
DCC Peter F Maddison - Hertfordshire Constabulary
Members:
Detective Chief Superintendent André Baker - Metropolitan Police Service
Mr Peter Brierley - Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Co.
CFO Richard Bull - Tyne & Wear Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Ms Philippa Cohen - Confederation of British Industry
Cllr Leslie Christie - Local Government Association
Mr Jonathan Duke-Evans - Action Against Crime & Drugs Unit, Home Office
Mr Mike Fordham -The Fire Brigades’ Union
Dr Chris Foster - Forum of Arson Investigators
CFO Gerry Goldsack - Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service
Dr Jeremy Hodge – Fire & Risk Sciences Division of the Building Research Establishment
Mr Martin Jones - HM Fire Service Inspectorate, Home Office
Ms Karen Kneller - Crown Prosecution Service
Mr Paul May -Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
Mr Patrick McGinley - Police Federation of England & Wales
Mr Gary Pugh - Forensic Science Service
Mr Michael Reed - Fire Policy Unit, Home Office
Mr Alex Paterson -Zurich Municipal Insurance Co.
Superintendent Leslie Turnbull -HM Inspectorate of Constabulary
Mr Peter Ward -Research, Development & Statistics Directorate, Home Office
Mr John Thompson – Crime Reduction Policy Unit, Home Office
Mr Graham White - AXA Assurance Co.
Observer Status:
Mr Charles Stewart - The Scottish Executive Justice Department
Mrs Karen Haestier – Arson Prevention Bureau
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