Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden ,

Question 1

According to Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden , The assigned Detective of occurrence will ?

Answer 1

1. Investigate deaths by sudden cause , suicide , suspicious cause , and accidental.
2. Notify the homicide unit in all cases of suspicious deaths.
3. Notify the Department of human services in all cases of juvenile deaths

Question 2

According to Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden , Who will investigate all deaths and attempted suicides in cell blocks , city detention facility or police installations ?

Answer 2

The Homicide Division.

Question 3

According to Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden , The first officer on the scene will ?

Answer 3

1. Cooperate with and or assist medical personnel on the the scene .
2. Comply , then applicable , with procedures in accordance with Directive 4.1 Responsibilities at a crime scene.
3. Notify their immediate supervisor

Question 4

According to Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden , Officer will notify their supervisor and Detective division of occurrence on all the following deaths .

Answer 4

1. sudden
2. suicide
3. accidental
   NOTE: detectives are not notified on Natural Deaths.

Question 5

According to Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden , The following statements are true .

Answer 5

1. Bodies that have been become badly decomposed should be transported by the MEO.
2. Police Vehicles will transport obits only when the MEO is not available.
3. The MEO is responsible for the release or removal of the body.

Question 6

According to Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden , Who is responsible for the person deceased personal effects ?

Answer 6

The MEO - Medical Examiner’s office

Question 7

According to Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden , An unexpected death , or occurrence of death , the cause of which is Unkown is called ?

Answer 7

A Sudden Death

Question 8

According to Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden , In cases where a person dies , or is pronounced dead , while police personnel are present officers will ?

Answer 8

Contact The medical examiners Office (MEO)

Immediately

Question 9

According to Directive 5.15 Deaths , Natural and sudden , The Patrol supervisor will ?

Answer 9

1. Confirm the officers evaluation
2. Ensure all pertinent notifications are made
3. Will respond to all deaths whether sudden or natural.