340.05: Death Investigation

Question 1

In the event an officer sees obvious signs of death, should NFD still be called?

Answer 1

yes, to make a pronouncement of death

Question 2

Can Officers make pronouncement of death?

Answer 2

no

Question 3

Why must a pronouncement of death be made?

Answer 3

ME’s office cannot take jurisdiction until a pronouncement of death is made

Question 4

Who are the only people that can remove or search a body.

Answer 4

Members of the ME’s office

Question 5

A body open to public view should be concealed to the public. Should you cover the body with a sheet, blanket ot other material?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

What is the most paramount and primary responsibility of the first arriving officer on a homicide scene?

Answer 6

security and protection of crime scene and evidence

Question 7

What is the order of notification on a homicide scene?

Answer 7

CID Captain
Chief
Patrol Captain
BCI Officer

Question 8

What other types of incidents will be investigating as if a homicide?

Answer 8

Suicide
accidental deaths
Infant deaths
Serious Assaults that may result in death