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Initial Call and Response

This video is a short portion of a larger online course from the Death Investigation Training Academy. More information can be found at: https://www.ditacademyonline.org/cour... In this video, we are going to talk about what information and decisions you need to think about when you initially get a call asking you to respond to a death. We will also discuss some important points to remember when responding to the scene location. Initial Call First, it is important you clearly understand what you are being asked to respond to. Is it a shooting vs. a nursing home death? Is it indoors or outdoors? Will this be roadside or inside a residence? You need to know where, and to what, you are going. With this information, you can ask yourself a few other questions. Questions such as, who or what agency will I be meeting at the scene? Do I need any extra or unusual equipment? What about clothing requirements such as boots, rain gear, or jacket? Will I need special assistance from another agency or investigator? These are just a few of the questions you will ask prior to responding to the scene. You can decide based on your agency policies and your experience what other questions you might ask. However, it’s key to remember to slow down and think through what you might need. It’s embarrassing and makes your job much more difficult if you arrived at a scene without the much-needed gear for that situation. Responding to the scene While in route to the scene your safety is the most important. Many agencies do not allow the MDI to use lights and sirens to move traffic while responding except in the case of a roadway blockage. Use caution and common sense while driving to the scene. One exception might be if you are also responsible to collect evidence at the scene and factors such as approaching weather or other security risks might destroy evidence. In these cases, using emergency lights might be necessary. The video will explain these topics in more detail and I’ll give my thoughts on questions you need to ask when taking the initial call.