By Mary H. Dudley
"This source, coincidence and loss of life Investigations Protocol, is written to aid the MLD of their day-by-day tasks to supply types to aid them of their research for many universal varieties of deaths that ensue of their jurisdiction. The CD offers a realistic structure, prepared alphabetically to help the MLD in information assortment on the dying scene. The record offers a template to help in facts choice of scene Read more...
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7. 8. 14 Evidence release form. ) Was search and rescue involved at any level yes no Explain Name of Search and Rescue unit Phone # Indoors Exposure Describe temperature variations outdoors during the time the decedent was presumed missing Describe the general state of repair or disrepair of the structure Describe heating facilities in the residence and whether they were in operation, faulty, etc. 15 Report on death from exposure. 16 Report on death from a fall. yes no Explain Death and Accident Investigation Protocols Was there any loss of consciousness 37 yes no Explain Fall From Height - (Parachutist, hangglider) From what height is decedent alleged to have fallen/jumped Was the fall/jump observed yes no If yes, by whom Describe the kind of background (professional/recreational) that the decedent had for the activity performed What was the nature of the jump List people that were jumping with decedent What was their relationship to the decedent Describe how the decedent was dressed Was it appropriate for the activity being undertaken yes no Explain Who packed the decedent’s parachute What was their relationship to the decedent The parachute must be secured (if it didn’t open when fall occurred) so that it can be tested by an expert and a written report issued - contact the central office.
The rest should be turned over to law enforcement. If paraphernalia is found on the decedent, it should accompany the body for autopsy. 12 Drug overdose report. 28 Death and Accident Investigation Protocols If for any reason this appears to be an accidental overdose with an illicit drug, state all reasons pertinent to those findings LICIT DRUGS - PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS (If more than one prescription medication is present, Use FORM M-1) What medication(s) is the decedent known to be taking Are these medications present yes no If yes, which ones Where are the medications located Are medications present which were not prescribed to the decedent yes Are there medications that were prescribed by more than one physician Is there any evidence that the medications have been stockpiled How are medications administered by decedent no If yes, which ones yes yes no If yes, explain no If yes, explain by others (who) If by others - how accessible were the medications Does the decedent have a history of overmedicating yes no If yes, explain Does the decedent have a history of physical or mental impairment which would preclude him/her from administering medication properly yes no If yes, what If the body is to be sent to the ME’s office for autopsy, all medications are to be collected and sent in with the remains, including any trace evidence collected from the scene or from the body (a sample of vomitus, if present, should also be collected for toxicology purposes).
Was search and rescue involved at any level yes no Explain Name of Search and Rescue unit Phone # Indoors Exposure Describe temperature variations outdoors during the time the decedent was presumed missing Describe the general state of repair or disrepair of the structure Describe heating facilities in the residence and whether they were in operation, faulty, etc. 15 Report on death from exposure. 16 Report on death from a fall. yes no Explain Death and Accident Investigation Protocols Was there any loss of consciousness 37 yes no Explain Fall From Height - (Parachutist, hangglider) From what height is decedent alleged to have fallen/jumped Was the fall/jump observed yes no If yes, by whom Describe the kind of background (professional/recreational) that the decedent had for the activity performed What was the nature of the jump List people that were jumping with decedent What was their relationship to the decedent Describe how the decedent was dressed Was it appropriate for the activity being undertaken yes no Explain Who packed the decedent’s parachute What was their relationship to the decedent The parachute must be secured (if it didn’t open when fall occurred) so that it can be tested by an expert and a written report issued - contact the central office.