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?

    <p>Document the number or amount of medication and photograph it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must an officer document the unused prescription medication?

    <p>To prove the medication was evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To include with the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>The Criminal Investigations Deputy Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To facilitate the exchange of DNA information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Within 30 days of receipt of the specimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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