Medical Examiner Investigator
CurrentConduct death investigations for deaths occurring in Los Angeles County and also meeting the department's criteria qualifying to become a Coroner case. Investigations may include cases involving deaths in the field, at a hospital, or investigations at a mortuary where the decedent is located. Complete an investigative report used by the Forensic Pathologist to determine manner and mode of death at the time of autopsy exam. Interview law enforcement, eyewitnesses, and informants to obtain information surrounding death. Collect evidence as part of the on-scene investigation. Collect decedent property to be collected by the legal next of kin. Find and notify next of kin of the death.