The purpose of this classification is to manage the Medico-legal Death Investigator staff of the Regional Forensic Center. (The Death Investigator staff is responsible for investigations into deaths that are reportable (per TCA 38-7-108 or applicable law) to the Regional Forensic Center by gathering pertinent circumstantial, historical and other medico-legal data to facilitate the acceptance or termination of jurisdiction based upon information received.) Duties include, but are not limited to: aiding the forensic pathologist/medical examiner in identification of the deceased and perform death certificate reviews for cremation permits to ensure proper investigation by the medical examiner's office; including death investigation/scene investigation, photography, evidence preservation/collection, family notification/and the securing of personal effects/belongings of the decedent; and performing additional duties as assigned by the Sr. Director Regional Forensic Center.
