Death Investigations

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Who is responsible for conducting thorough and professional death investigations according to the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD)?

County Coroner's Office employees

OPD personnel and outside agencies (correct)

OPD detectives only

Forensic Investigations Unit (FIU) employees

When are CIB detectives notified for assistance in death investigations on regular weekdays?

During 'A' shifts

During 'B' and 'C' shifts (correct)

Only if the death is suspicious

On weekends and holidays

Under what circumstances does CIB notify the Coroner of a death according to the procedures outlined?

Only for homicides

When outside agencies request it

For all deaths

For suspicious deaths/homicides (correct)

Who determines whether a detective shall be sent to assist at the scene of a death?

CIB detectives Signup and view all the answers

Which unit within OPD collaborates with various agencies and personnel to investigate deaths?

Forensic Investigations Unit (FIU) Signup and view all the answers

In what instances are officers required to notify CIB detectives and the County Coroner's Office according to the procedures?

For all deaths they respond to Signup and view all the answers

What specific details should officers include when advising CIB and the Douglas County Coroner of deaths?

Information on identified narcotics at the scene Signup and view all the answers

In a death investigation, what is the responsibility of responding officers regarding surveillance video?

Attempt to locate and obtain copies of any available surveillance video Signup and view all the answers

What determines the disposition of the body in a death investigation?

The County Coroner Signup and view all the answers

What is one critical requirement for officers responding to a suspected fatal narcotics overdose crime scene?

Securing and processing all items of evidentiary value Signup and view all the answers

Which form should Homicide Unit officers complete for a 'Homicide' incident in a death investigation?

OPD Incident Report Signup and view all the answers

What is an action that officers should avoid at a death scene unless directed by CIB detectives and/or the Coroner?

Handling, moving, or removing items from the scene Signup and view all the answers

What is one responsibility of all OPD employees who respond to process or investigate a death scene/investigation?

Ensuring the scene is not contaminated Signup and view all the answers

What type of death investigations may involve federal prosecution according to the text?

Narcotics overdose deaths Signup and view all the answers

What is required if a mortuary/funeral home cannot be decided upon by the survivors or located?

Transport the body to the Douglas County Morgue Signup and view all the answers

Who should be promptly notified of ALL deaths that occur aboard aircraft or on OAA property?

The FBI Signup and view all the answers

In case of a suspected homicide aboard an aircraft on OAA property, who will be the lead investigative agency?

FBI in cooperation with OPD Signup and view all the answers

What are the initial responsibilities of the OAA police in the event of a homicide investigation on OAA property?

Activating EMS and notifying OPD Signup and view all the answers

Who should OPD employees coordinate with prior to releasing any public information?

OPD Public Information Office Signup and view all the answers

What action might be taken to minimize the effect of investigations on airport operations after a death?

Move the deceased to a secure location within the airport Signup and view all the answers

How are next of kin/survivor notifications determined and made by OPD and OAA police?

By following procedures described in the Death Notifications policy Signup and view all the answers

Why do FBI agents, OPD detectives, and FIU employees coordinate travel prior to arrival at the airport?

To minimize resources needed for escorts Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what is the initial step that responding officers should take in case of a possible narcotics overdose?

Request the Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) detectives and the Forensic Investigations Unit (FIU) Signup and view all the answers

What should responding CIB detectives do regarding electronic devices linked to the victim(s)?

Attempt to obtain passwords from persons or family members and seize the devices for further examination Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what should be done with prescription drugs and pill vials found at the scene?

Seize them and send them to the Douglas County Morgue for documentation during the post-mortem examination Signup and view all the answers

What should CIB detectives attempt to determine during their investigation?

The identity of the person who provided the narcotics that led to the overdose Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which unit should attend the autopsy and document the post-mortem examination?

The Homicide Unit Signup and view all the answers

After the scene investigation and autopsy are completed, which unit should the investigation be handed over to?

The Narcotics Unit Signup and view all the answers

In case of a homicide or suspicious death involving a juvenile, which unit should be immediately notified?

The Child Special Victims Unit Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do at the scene of a homicide or suspicious death investigation?

Secure and protect the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, who should be briefed by both the OPD Homicide Unit and the Narcotics Units when appropriate?

The U.S. Attorney's Office Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is responsible for maintaining the Fatal Overdose Log Spreadsheet and ensuring entries are kept up-to-date?

The Homicide Unit Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a death at a hospice facility or nursing home, who is typically responsible for notifying the Coroner?

The attending physician or a registered nurse from a recognized hospice care agency Signup and view all the answers

If officers are dispatched to a medical or injury call where the patient is transported Code 99 or there are suspicious or severe injuries, what should the responding officers do?

Secure the scene and notify their supervisor/sergeant and CIB for further direction Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a death on Omaha Airport Authority (OAA) property that is not suspected to be a homicide, who is responsible for securing the scene and identifying potential witnesses?

The OAA police Signup and view all the answers

If a death occurs aboard an aircraft after the exterior doors were closed at the terminal, who has jurisdiction over the investigation?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Signup and view all the answers

In cases where CIB detectives determine that an Incident Report is not needed from responding officers at a medical or injury scene, what should the officers do instead?

Complete an OPD Information Report to document the details of OPD's response Signup and view all the answers

If an autopsy is requested, who is responsible for attending the scene and collecting additional photos, prints, and other forensic evidence?

The OPD FIU employees Signup and view all the answers

When OPD detectives assist in death investigations at OAA locations, what should they do?

Work closely with the OAA employees and/or other personnel Signup and view all the answers

If officers are dispatched to a hospice care death scene or a death at a nursing home or residential care facility, what should they do?

Notify CIB and the Coroner as described in the policy Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a death investigation on OAA property, who is responsible for providing instructions to OPD investigators on where to respond and for escorting them to restricted and secured areas if necessary?

The OAA police Signup and view all the answers

What should OPD investigators and FIU employees do to minimize the resources needed for escorts when responding to a death investigation at an OAA location?

Coordinate their travel prior to arrival at the airport Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers at a homicide crime scene?

To secure the crime scene and maintain the perimeter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) detectives at a homicide crime scene?

Processing forensic evidence at the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

How are direct eyewitnesses typically handled at a homicide crime scene?

They are transported to OPD Central Headquarters for interviews Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Homicide Unit command officer?

Interviewing suspects at the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Forensic Investigations Unit (FIU) at a homicide crime scene?

Forensic processing of the scene and evidence collection Signup and view all the answers

How are suspects typically handled at a homicide crime scene?

They are secured and transported to OPD Central Headquarters for interviews Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the FIU during a homicide investigation?

Interviewing witnesses and suspects Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines, when should the body of the victim be moved during a homicide investigation?

It should not be moved until it is processed by FIU Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding witnesses at a homicide crime scene is NOT true?

UPB officers will interview all witnesses at the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Homicide Unit detectives during a homicide investigation?

Conducting the investigation and interviewing witnesses and suspects Signup and view all the answers