Des Plaines Police Department: Death Investigation Policy

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What is an exception to removing items from a body during a death investigation?

If the body is in a hospital

If the officer is not trained in evidence collection

If the family of the deceased requests it

If the death is suspected to be criminal in nature (correct)

How soon must specimens be submitted to an approved NDIS laboratory?

Within 30 days of receipt (correct)

As soon as possible

Within 60 days of receipt

Within 15 days of receipt

What is the purpose of submitting specimens to an NDIS laboratory?

To collect evidence for prosecution

To analyze and categorize genetic marker groupings (correct)

To document the death scene

To determine the cause of death

What must an officer do with unused prescription medication collected at the scene of a death investigation?

Document the number or amount of medication and photograph it Signup and view all the answers

Why must an officer document the unused prescription medication?

To prove the medication was evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of photographing the unused medication and its container?

To include with the report Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Criminal Investigations Deputy Chief in specimen submission?

To ensure the specimen is submitted to an approved NDIS laboratory Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for submitting the specimen to an NDIS laboratory?

The Criminal Investigations Deputy Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of submitting the results to the Illinois State Police?

To facilitate the exchange of DNA information Signup and view all the answers

What is the timing for submitting the specimen to an NDIS laboratory?

Within 30 days of receipt of the specimen Signup and view all the answers

Des Plaines Police Department: Death Investigation Policy

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Questions and Answers

What is an exception to removing items from a body during a death investigation?

How soon must specimens be submitted to an approved NDIS laboratory?

What is the purpose of submitting specimens to an NDIS laboratory?

What must an officer do with unused prescription medication collected at the scene of a death investigation?

Why must an officer document the unused prescription medication?

What is the purpose of photographing the unused medication and its container?

What is the role of the Criminal Investigations Deputy Chief in specimen submission?

Who is responsible for submitting the specimen to an NDIS laboratory?

What is the purpose of submitting the results to the Illinois State Police?

What is the timing for submitting the specimen to an NDIS laboratory?

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