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What is a Coroner? |
The coroner is a person specially appointed to enquire into the manner ofdeath of any person in any case where the Coroners Act 2006 requires thatthe death be reported to him or her. |
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How do we address a Coroner? |
Coroners are equivalent to a District Court Judge. Refer to them as Sir orMa'am as appropriate |
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What deaths MUST be reported to the Coroner? SCUMBIE |
Suicide. Cause unknown or no Doctor’s Certificate issued. Unnatural or violent death. Medical or surgical or dental operation or procedure (includesadministration of anaesthetic or medicine). Birth deaths or deaths that appear to be the result of pregnancy or givingbirth. Institutional deaths; that is, deaths in a psychiatric hospital, children’shome or prison, or while in police custody. Enactment requires the holding of an inquest (Alcoholism and DrugAddiction Act 1966; Children Young Persons and their Families Act1989; Mental Health and Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act1992; Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act2003; Corrections Act; Shipping and Seaman Act 1952; Armed ForcesDiscipline Act 1971.) |
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When do you have to report a death to the Coroner? |
Section 15 of the Coroners Act 2006. The Police have a duty to report the death immediately to the coronerdesignated by the Chief Coroner to receive reports. |
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What is a post-mortem? |
A post-mortem is an examination of a person’s body to determine the causeof death. A post-mortem is authorised by the coroner, who directs apathologist to perform the examination. |
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What three reasons will a Coroner open and conduct an inquest? |
1 - To establish: - The fact that a person has died - The identity of the deceased - The cause of death - Where and when the death occurred - The circumstances of the death 2 - To make recommendations or comments that may, if drawn to public attention, reduce the chances of the same thing or circumstances happening again. 3 - To determine if public interest would be served if the death is investigated another way or by other investigation authorities. |
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SUDDEN DEATH Outline the basic procedure for police attending a sudden death (where there are no suspicious circumstances). |
Your action should include the following steps: • Body examination. • Establishing death. • Inform Coroner. • Body removal. • Informing NOK/station. • Mortuary procedure. • Body identification. • File preparation. |
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Identify the documentation required for a sudden death file. |
• Police 258 Report Form • Initial Report for Coroner (POL 47 or POL 47A) • Deceased Person Certificate (POL 265) • Deceased Person Identification Form (POL 265A) • Property Record Sheet (POL 268). |
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Identify the three people who should be informed of a sudden death. |
When someone dies, you must inform their Next of kin (NOK), the NationalCoronial Referral Advisor (if there is no certificate as to cause of death) and Your supervisor. |
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What should front line officer do if they suspect the death is suspicious? |
If the death is suspicious, freeze the scene and seek further assistance immediately. Do not touch anything! |
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MISSING PERSON Define a missing person. |
A missing person is: - Any person reported missing - Whose whereabouts are unknown - There are fears for their safety or concerns for their welfare. |
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Describe the procedure for taking a missing person complaint. |
It is important the informant come into the station and make a Missing Person Report. This is to verify who they are and the reasons the person is sought after. If deemed credible, Use the POL62 NZ Police MPR. INFORMATION REQUIRED Obtain the following details. - Full details - Physical Appearance - State of health - Doctor and Dentist - Bank Accounts - Passport and IRD numbers - Occupation Give the informant a POL64 - Missing Person Report Acknowledge form. RISK ASSESSMENT Complete a POL61 to assess the risk to the missing person based on the information gathered.
CHECK NIA Check alerts, check history and if everything is normal, enter file and create missing person alert. MANAGE FILE The NCO or O/C Station must assign the inquiry promptly. LINES OF INQUIRY NCO must decide on the following. Home visit Search Media broadcasts Consultation with CIB |
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Identity the three points you must consider before deciding on what course of action to take in relation to a missing person report.
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Age Circumstances Zone of safety |
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Describe what to do when a missing person is located. |
If the person is located, enter the details of the place and circumstances in which he or she was found. They circumstances of the person's disappearance and return remain in the system. Satisfy yourself that the information about the missing person being located is accurate. Interview the person. Remove any alerts from NIA and any media broadcasts. Advise the information that the person is found. When a person is located, the whereabouts of the location the person was located are to remain confidential unless the person agrees to have the details released. |
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Summarize the contents of a missing person file. |
File Cover sheet Police Report - POL258 Missing Person Report - POL62 PART A Job Sheets/Statements File Reviews - POL62 PART B Computer Printouts (The record/alerts) |
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What are the three aspects of 'Fears for Safety'? |
Age - Are they Vulnerable? Zone of safety - If they are outside their usual environment or surroundings. Circumstances - Are the circumstances unusual, dangerous or suspicious? |
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What are the four categories of missing people? |
Voluntary Involuntary Lost due to event Missing Overseas |
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Who can report a person as missing? |
Anyone can report a person as missing. |
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What are the two important points to establish when a person is reported missing? |
Whether there are fears for their safety If so, why... |
