Death Investigations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What should CIB detectives attempt to determine during their investigation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

How are suspects typically handled at a homicide crime scene?

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

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

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

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