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What type of support does the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office provide for an affected employee's family in the event of death or critical injury in the line-of-duty?
What type of support does the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office provide for an affected employee's family in the event of death or critical injury in the line-of-duty?
How does the policy define 'line-of-duty' death?
How does the policy define 'line-of-duty' death?
What does the policy state in cases of critically injured employees who have poor prognosis?
What does the policy state in cases of critically injured employees who have poor prognosis?
What action claims a life and is considered a 'line-of-duty' death according to the policy?
What action claims a life and is considered a 'line-of-duty' death according to the policy?
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In what events is the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office policy to be followed according to the text?
In what events is the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office policy to be followed according to the text?
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Who does the term 'family/survivors' refer to in the text?
Who does the term 'family/survivors' refer to in the text?
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Which organization does the term 'agency' refer to in the policy?
Which organization does the term 'agency' refer to in the policy?
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What is the responsibility of an employee who has been made aware of a death?
What is the responsibility of an employee who has been made aware of a death?
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How should communications regarding death notifications be managed?
How should communications regarding death notifications be managed?
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What action should be taken if the media already has the deceased employee's name?
What action should be taken if the media already has the deceased employee's name?
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Who is responsible for providing assistance to agency personnel and their families following serious injuries or line of duty deaths?
Who is responsible for providing assistance to agency personnel and their families following serious injuries or line of duty deaths?
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When should a death notification be made to the immediate family or survivors?
When should a death notification be made to the immediate family or survivors?
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In the case of a natural death of an employee, what may the Sheriff implement at their discretion?
In the case of a natural death of an employee, what may the Sheriff implement at their discretion?
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Who is responsible for ensuring timely notification is made to the affected Lieutenant or Captain?
Who is responsible for ensuring timely notification is made to the affected Lieutenant or Captain?
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Is it allowed to disclose the name of a deceased deputy to the media before notifying the immediate family or survivors?
Is it allowed to disclose the name of a deceased deputy to the media before notifying the immediate family or survivors?
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In the death notification process, who can be utilized as appropriate and as circumstances permit?
In the death notification process, who can be utilized as appropriate and as circumstances permit?
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How many persons should accompany the notifying deputy at the time of notification?
How many persons should accompany the notifying deputy at the time of notification?
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What action should be taken if the Honor Guard Coordinator is not readily accessible?
What action should be taken if the Honor Guard Coordinator is not readily accessible?
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When should the Black Watch be established and continued through the funeral?
When should the Black Watch be established and continued through the funeral?
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Who should be notified if immediate family or survivors beyond St. Johns County need to be informed?
Who should be notified if immediate family or survivors beyond St. Johns County need to be informed?
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What should immediate family / survivors within St. Johns County expect in terms of notification?
What should immediate family / survivors within St. Johns County expect in terms of notification?
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What demeanor should the notifying deputy maintain during a death notification?
What demeanor should the notifying deputy maintain during a death notification?
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How should the notifying deputy relay the news if the employee has passed away?
How should the notifying deputy relay the news if the employee has passed away?
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What is the recommended approach for making a death notification at a residence?
What is the recommended approach for making a death notification at a residence?
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To whom should the affected Captain, Lieutenant, or notifying deputy pass on the contacts of relatives for death notification?
To whom should the affected Captain, Lieutenant, or notifying deputy pass on the contacts of relatives for death notification?
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Why is it advised to ensure that the family sees you immediately upon arrival for the death notification?
Why is it advised to ensure that the family sees you immediately upon arrival for the death notification?
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What tone or atmosphere should the notifying deputy maintain during a death notification?
What tone or atmosphere should the notifying deputy maintain during a death notification?
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What is the recommended procedure if the notifying deputy is the first to notify the family of the death?
What is the recommended procedure if the notifying deputy is the first to notify the family of the death?
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What is the recommended mode of transportation for the family should they need to get to the hospital before the demise of the employee?
What is the recommended mode of transportation for the family should they need to get to the hospital before the demise of the employee?
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Who should be informed when the family is enroute to the hospital?
Who should be informed when the family is enroute to the hospital?
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What is the role of the first ranking deputy at the hospital?
What is the role of the first ranking deputy at the hospital?
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What emotions may the family show at the hospital?
What emotions may the family show at the hospital?
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What should be arranged with hospital personnel by the hospital liaison deputy?
What should be arranged with hospital personnel by the hospital liaison deputy?
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In case the family insists on driving to the hospital, who should accompany them?
In case the family insists on driving to the hospital, who should accompany them?
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What should be done if the family shows serious resistance to being transported in a law enforcement vehicle?
What should be done if the family shows serious resistance to being transported in a law enforcement vehicle?
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Who becomes responsible for coordinating the arrival of family and others at the hospital?
Who becomes responsible for coordinating the arrival of family and others at the hospital?
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What position should make necessary arrangements if the family can be brought to the hospital before the demise of the employee?
What position should make necessary arrangements if the family can be brought to the hospital before the demise of the employee?
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What responsibilities does the hospital liaison deputy have upon arrival at the hospital?
What responsibilities does the hospital liaison deputy have upon arrival at the hospital?
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