OC Body - More stupid lists

Question 1

What are the overall responsibilities of the OC body?

Acronym: CSI GODAMMIT ME RAPED

Answer 1

Confirm death from doctor or advanced paramedic
Sudden death procedures are to be carried out
In situ, photograph and video the body

Guard and secure the body, samples and any other exhibits

Observations about the body recorded

Details of all medical staff who attended the body recorded

All cultural requirements considered

Moved? Establish if the body has been moved

Maintain the security and continuity of the body as an exhibit at all times

ID - Formal ID procedures to be arranged

Transport the body to the mortuary once OC scene approves

Attend mortuary with OC and 2IC

Make sure to preserve any evidence from the body

Remove any clothing and personal belongings from the body

Arrange for finger prints and palm prints to be taken

Police photographer to be organised for additional photos

Ensure any samples and exhibits are packaged, labeled sealed and secured

Debrief with pathologist and record any findings

Question 2

Step 1: What do you do when moving the body?

Acronym: SCRATCH CROWE

Answer 2

Sketch the body position, take photos and videos

Consult OC scene about marking the body position

Record all details about the body position, including wounds, clothing and limb position

Assess any health risks associated with moving the body

Take care to secure the head, hands and feet in paper bags, secure with tape

Check to see that clothing hasn’t been contaminated by foreign objects

Have the body wrapped in a plastic sheet then placed in a body bag

Carefully search underneath the body

Retain any bags used for transport as exhibits

Obtain permission from OC scene to move the body

When directed, organise for the contracted undertaker to attend

Ensure the security and continuity of the body as an exhibit is maintained at all times

Question 3

Step 2: What do you do when you arrive at the mortuary?

Acronym: A BEER

Answer 3

Arrange for formal ID procedures to take place

Body is to remain in its current condition until the post mortem

Ensure that mortuary staff do not wash the body

Ensure that the body is labeled and secured inside a mortuary fridge

Retain the key used to secure the body in the fridge

Question 4

Step 3: What do you do when you strip a body?

Acronym: RTP RSM

Answer 4

Remove the body from the body bag without disturbing it

Take possession of any sheets, bags, wrappings used and exhibit them

Police photographer should be present to take photos of the entire procedure

Remove any items of clothing from the body

Secure, seal, package, label and items of clothing and any samples separately

Maintain the security and continuity of the body as an exhibit at all times

Question 5

Step 4: What do you do after the post mortem?

Answer 5

• The pathologist seals any samples/exhibits in the officers presence at the conclusion of the post mortem
• The samples/exhibits are hand to the OC body
• The OC body takes the samples/exhibits away
• The OC body hands the samples/exhibits to the OC exhibits to ensure the continuity of the evidence is maintained
• OC body also hands OC exhibits relevant paper work, such as formal written statements, exhibit schedules, pathologists reports

Question 6

What is the purpose of a Post Mortem?

Acronym: DEAD PIN

Answer 6

Determine where possible the mode and time of death

Establish how injuries or events contributed to the death

Ascertain the approximate height and stature of suspect

Determine nature and size of weapon (if any used)

Provides further areas of interest for suspect / victim interviews

Identify the Victim (if not already done)

Negate any possible defences