Notification of Next of Kin
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Who is considered the next of kin?

  • Any person residing with the deceased, seriously injured, or ill person
  • The local law enforcement officers
  • A person’s closest living relative(s) (correct)
  • The attending physician of the deceased, seriously injured, or ill person

    • How many law enforcement officers (LEOs) are required to make next of kin notifications?

  • No less than two LEOs (correct)
  • At least three LEOs
  • At least one LEO
  • Exactly five LEOs

    • What should the LEO making the notification have thorough knowledge of before making the notification?

  • The family's travel plans
  • The deceased's last will and testament
  • The circumstances leading to the death, injury, or illness (correct)
  • The family's financial situation

    • When should notification to the next of kin be made?

    <p>As soon as possible without unnecessary delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the LEOs do when they identify themselves at the residence of the next of kin?

    <p>Ask to enter the residence and present their credentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the LEO do if any medical concerns arise while making the notification of a death to the next of kin?

    <p>Contact Fire Rescue Services immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for the LEO when making the notification of a death to the next of kin?

    <p>Exercise extreme tact, use a direct approach, and exercise compassion, professionalism, and sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should the on-call victim advocate be requested to respond?

    <p>Homicides, traffic fatalities, death of a child, child witnessing or finding a deceased person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important to provide to the next of kin due to grief reactions?

    <p>Supportive assistance of an on-call chaplain or victim advocate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the LEO do if the next of kin is alone at the time of notification?

    <p>Seek a close friend, neighbor, or relative to stay with the person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction be requested to notify the next of kin?

    <p>When the next of kin notification must be made outside of the City of Boca Raton and not within close proximity to the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should an LEO document when making a next of kin notification?

    <p>The name of the LEO(s) who made the notification, time and place, and details of confidential investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedures must be followed when a next of kin notification is requested from an external law enforcement agency?

    <p>Receive a teletype message from communications and follow set procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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