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Death investigators sometimes are asked to
participate in a media-initiated interview, especially
during a sensitive on-going investigation.
Investigators should always remember
A. to make sure the interview is "off the record"
before the first question is asked.
B. to sign a release form before the interview starts.
C. that participating in this type of interview rarely
serves to accomplish any investigative objectives,
and should be declined.
D. to politely decline to participate in any interviews
until their investigative report has been reviewed by
law enforcement.
E. to get clearance from law enforcement before
participating in the interview. - ....ANSWER...that
participating in this type of interview rarely serves to
,accomplish any investigative objectives, and should
be declined.
When closing an interview with a family member,
how can you offer to be more helpful to the
individual?
A. Advise the individual that he/she can get further
information about the procedures in the case from
the funeral home.
B. Refer the family member to the police department
for all further follow-ups.
C. Advise the family member to send any requests
for information in writing and send a check for the
customary fee for written documentation.
D. Tell the individual how much you appreciated their
help and advise them to telephone your office if they
need more assistance.
E. None of the above - ....ANSWER...Tell the individual
how much you appreciated their help and advise
them to telephone your office if they need more
assistance.
In the event of a homicide on Native American or
federal (nonmilitary) lands, which agency has law
enforcement jurisdiction?
,A. The nearest city police department
B. The county sheriff
C. The state police/troopers on military bases
D. The tribal police on Native American lands
E. The FBI - ....ANSWER...The FBI
Many times, family members will not accept a ruling
of suicide as a manner of death for reasons of
A. embarrassment.
B. insurance issues.
C. their unwillingness to believe the decedent would
commit suicide.
D. having a separate agenda that is not met by the
medical examiner/coroner's finding.
E. All of the above - ....ANSWER...All of the above
The accepted "standard of proof" the forensic
pathologist reaches when testifying in criminal court
is which ONE of the following?
A. More likely than not
B. Preponderance of the evidence
C. Clear and convincing
, D. Reasonable medical certainty
E. Beyond a reasonable doubt -
....ANSWER...Reasonable medical certainty
Which is a TRUE statement about the investigation of
deaths in the workplace?
A. Cause-and-effect analysis of injuries and possible
workplace safety issues are a primary concern.
B. If a person has a witnessed collapse at his office
desk after complaining of chest pains, the
investigator must immediately call OSHA.
C. Most workplace deaths are accidents directly
relating to work-related injuries.
D. Potential for criminal charges is not a
consideration.
E. Federal regulations define the responsibility of the
coroner/medical examiner in investigating any death
occurring while the person is at work. -
....ANSWER...Cause-and-effect analysis of injuries
and possible workplace safety issues are a primary
concern.
One of three roommates reports discovering the
body of the second roommate in the apartment the
three shares. The third roommate is absent. The