Thomas Kane specializes in fire caused investigation and consultation. Mr. Kane was the lead Arson Investigator for the criminal investigations division of the City of Scottsdale Police Department in Arizona. Mr Kane has investigated and determined the cause and origin of over 300 hundred fires occurring in commercial structures, residential homes, recreational vehicles, automobiles, and wild lands. Mr Kane is recognized as an expert witness in both criminal and civil court.
Mr Kane has over five hundred hours of classroom and practical instruction in fire, arson, and general investigations. Classes have included interviews and interrogations, covert surveillance technology, fire science, fire behavior, fire chemistry, hazardous materials, flammable liquids, fire origin and cause determination, electrical fire investigation, explosion scene investigation, and evidence collection and preservation.
Accreditations for Thomas Kane
- 19 years as a police officer making thousands of arrests for crimes ranging in severity from shoplifting to homicide.
- Has participated in thousands of criminal investigations resulting in the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
- Personally responsible for the recovery of well over one million dollars worth of stolen property.
- Has seized thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs.
- Received thorough training and has countless hours of experience in the area of interviews and interrogations.
- Training received from the United States Department of Justice in the area of covert surveillance technology.
- Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Fire Investigators. #28-036
- Member of the Maricopa County Fire Investigation Task Force.
- Member of the International Association of Arson Investigators.
- Meber of the 2000 FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force on Arson.
- Over 500 hours of formal training in fire investigation.
- Member of the National Association of Bunco Investigators.
- Gang Liaison Officer trained in criminal street gang, prison gang, and outlaw motorcycle gang recognition and activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Studies :: 1983-1987 State University of New York, Buffalo, N.Y.
1988 City of New York Police Academy
1989 County of Suffolk Police Academy
1993 Scottsdale Police Academy
Awards Received
- Rated as a "Quality Peformer" by superiors at the Scottsdale Police Department.
- Received eight "Superior Performance" awards from Scottsdale Police Department.
- Received the 2004 "City Manager's Award for Excellence".
- 2003 Unit Citation Award
- Metitorious Service Award from the Suffolk County Police Department.
- Three awards for "Excellent Police Service" as a member of the Suffolk County Police Department.
- Two "Life Saving" awards from the Suffolk County Police Department.