(A) The Beech Grove Fire Department shall perform fire investigations under the administrative supervision of the Injury Prevention Chief pursuant to IC 36-8-17-7.
(B) The Beech Grove Fire Department shall investigate, assist in the prosecution of, and support suppression of arson and other crimes associated with the destruction or attempted destruction of property by fire in the city, shall take immediate charge of the physical evidence, notify any other authorities designated by law to assist in the investigation of such matters, and cooperate with such other authorities in the prosecution of the case. Reports prepared pursuant to this section shall be in the form prescribed by the Injury Prevention Chief of the division and shall contain a statement of all facts relating to the cause, origin and circumstances of the fire, the extent of damage, the approximate loss, and any other appropriate information concerning the fire.
(Ord. 1-2003, passed 5-5-03)