There has been an evolution in the judicial system whereby a much higher level of scientific proof is
necessary for an expert opinion to be accepted as fact. Provide a 1-2 page discussion of what you have learned
from this course regarding the need for scientific analysis of fire scenes. What are some of the difficulties
we will encounter in raising the educational and training bar for fire investigators and what suggestions
might you offer? You may safely assume that the judiciary will not be lowering the standard, therefore, we
must meet it.