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MISSION
 The
Fire Research Laboratory (FRL) is an innovative partnership
among law enforcement, fire services, public safety agencies,
academia and the private sector that will use the most advanced
scientific, technical, educational, and training methods to
make ATF and its partners leaders in fire investigation science
to serve and protect the public.
STRATEGIC
GOALS
- Conduct
scientific research that validates fire scene indicators
and improves fire scene reconstruction and fire evidence
analysis;
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Support fire investigations and the resolution of fire related
crimes;
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Develop improved investigative and prosecution procedures
using scientifically validated methods that integrate the
assets of ATF and its partners to enhance fire investigation
personnel expertise;
- Establish
a central repository for fire investigative research data
that will be disseminated throughout the fire investigation
community; and
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Development of an internationally recognized research and
education center for the advancement of knowledge, technology
transfer and case support related to fire cause investigation
and fire scene reconstruction
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