Divisions | Investigative Services Division | Arson Investigation
Arson Investigation
203-946-6230 / 203-946-6231
Arson is a very serious and frightening crime. More often than not, arson is committed in an attempt at financial gain, and is not the work of a disturbed pyromaniac. Arson-for-profit tends to be the motive behind many fires investigated. In the late 70's, the City of New Haven developed a joint arson investigation team consisting of police, fire, and support from the state's attorneys office. Since then, the department has been committed to cooperatively work to combat arson through prevention, investigation, and prosecution.
New Haven is fortunate to have a professional team of anti-arson advocates from the police and fire departments who make up the New Haven Police/Fire Investigation Unit. Together, they work to combat arson through public awareness and attention to the crime, monitor the indicators of arson to prevent and successfully investigate fires, and aggressively prosecute arsonists who irresponsibly threaten both life and property. This unique group takes such a comprehensive approach to fighting arson that it has been recognized as a forerunner in the field and serves as a state and national model.
