Arson
The Windsor Police Arson Unit works in, partnership with the Windsor Fire Service, Fire Prevention Office.
Once the Fire Investigators determine that the cause of the fire was Incendiary(Arson) the investigation becomes the responsibility of the Windsor Police Arson Unit.
Arson investigations are complex and the Arson Unit often works in conjunction with both investigators from the Windsor Fire Service as well as the Office of the Fire Marshal, the provincial body responsible for fire investigation.
The Arson Unit investigates over 100 suspicious fires each year. They also assist in all fire death or serious injury investigations. The arson unit has specially trained personnel that work with forensic identification officers and often the unit utilizes the expertise of outside agencies such as the Centre for Forensic Sciences and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
If you have information regarding an arson or suspicious fire you can contact:
Windsor Police Arson Unit at 519-255-6700 x4333
or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477