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Death investigation

Investigating deaths from criminal violence, accident, suicide, sudden unexplained death, deaths unattended by a physician, deaths in correctional facilities, and other suspicious or unusual deaths.

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Feb 6, 2026

What does the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner process look like for ruling cause and manner of death?

(OCME) is the municipal agency charged with medically investigating , using scene investigation, to determine cause and manner of death . The process combines statutory duties and medical judgment—inv...

Feb 3, 2026

How do advocacy reports and government records classify causes of death in detention, and where can researchers access the underlying data?

Advocacy reports and government records use different classification systems and sources to label : (DCRP/MCI/DCRA) rely on reporting forms, ICD coding, and agency submissions, while advocacy groups o...