4.162 Flashcards
Manner of deaths as defined by Clark County Coroner?
Homicide
Natural
Suicide
Accidental
Undetermined
Upon arriving at a scene determined to be suspicious or the result of a homicide the patrol officer will….
Secure Scene
Obtain all contact info from witnesses, family members, PR, suspect(s).
Request CSA
Notify homicide
Maintain scene security
Complete Major incident log
Separate witnesses and have them complete voluntary statements
For a suspicious death or result of homicide incident a supervisor will….
respond to the scene confirm death appears to be suspicious or result of homicide
Ensure CSA have been requested and homicide notified.
Who will compete the ICR during a suspicious death or homicide?
Homicide detectives will complete ICR unless directed by detectives.
The homicide Lieutenant will be notified of any death of….
person of the media interest or LVMPD employee or family member to determine homicide response.
Only firearms used in an incident (suicide, accidental shooting, etc.) will be impounded as evidence by…
CSA.
Patrol may impound other firearms at the scene of a decedent only when
a threat to life or safety exist notating the justification and when the public administrator is not available.
Response to deceased children who will will respond at a bureau level.
Abuse/Neglect Detail and/or Homicide Section
When will Abuse/Neglect and/or homicide respond to child deaths resulting from….
Non-Accidental injuries
Intentional Acts
Injuries/Death resulting from blunt force trauma, abusive head trauma or from being “shaken”
Medical Neglect
Suicide
Drug Overdose (Abuse/Neglect and ORT will coordinate response based on child’s age.)
Abuse/Neglect Lieutenant will confer with homicide lieutenant when child death is determined…
to be intended act, involves act to conceal body or body disposal after death. Homicide will then decide which section will respond and investigate.
