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If there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, the body will be removed by the ME and the member will prepare the appropriate investigative report.į.

The ME will respond to the scene and verify the cause of death. When death has apparently resulted from an apparent drug overdose, suicide, or natural causes (with no family or physician present) and there is no suspicion of foul play, the member shall immediately notify the ME’s office. Hospice patients are under the care of a licensed physician who will sign the death certificate therefore, the above procedure is applicable.Į.

Hospice situations in MultnomahCounty can be identified by the presence of a red envelope containing medical information and orders. Members may occasionally be called to the scene of the death of a hospice patient. When the death appears to have resulted from natural causes and a licensed physician who will sign the death certificate responds to the scene, members have no further responsibility except to provide any reasonable assistance requested by the deceased’s family in their time of need. The member shall assist the ME in investigating the conditions surrounding the death.ĭ. Access to the scene should be restricted to preserve evidence.Ĭ.

The member shall not disturb the body or property at the scene of the death, nor permit any other person, other than the ME, to do so (exception noted in paragraph c. After discussing the circumstances with the member, the ME may choose to respond to the scene or authorize the release of the remains to a mortuary.ī. The member may contact the ME’s office directly or request the ME through BOEC. When death appears to have resulted from natural causes and no physician is available to sign the death certificate, or it is uncertain if a physician will sign the death certificate, the Medical Examiner (ME) shall be notified. The Medical Examiner’s office shall be contacted and provided the details and circumstances surrounding the death. When death has been established, the following actions shall be taken:Ī. Preservation of a Death Scene: If there is a possibility that a crime has been committed, the scene will be preserved by the officers and supervisors on scene until relieved by an investigator or supervisor from the investigative detail. Medical personnel on scene will determine whether the patient will be transported to a medical facility. Medical Response: If the officer observes any signs of life, medical shall be requested to the scene to provide medical attention or determine death.

#THEY WANT ME DEAD CODE#

The code 55-K will be used when describing all other deaths.

The code 55-A will be used when describing a homicide situation. Radio Procedures: Due to the prevalence of radio monitors, specific radio codes will be used in describing the type of death the officer is at. DIR 640.60 Dying Declaration – Homicide.ORS 146.095 Responsibility for Investigation.

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