Mors 200 Arts Final - Klicker Chapter 23- Selected Readings
Preserving the integrity of the scene is critical—do not lose or add any evidence, a risk known as cross-contamination. Always wear full PPE and ensure proper disposal to maintain both safety and evidence preservation.
Most important thing we can do when responding to a forensic removal
Don’t loose or add any evidence. Referred to as cross contamination. Wear all PPEs and dispose of them properly.
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Most important thing we can do when responding to a forensic removal
Don’t loose or add any evidence. Referred to as cross contamination. Wear all PPEs and dispose of them properly.
When transporting the body of a forensic removal,
The body must be transported the way it was found so evidence can be properly collected. Whether body was found prone or not.
In suspicious cases
Hands are often bagged in paper bags to protect the evidence under the fingernails
Lightweight body bags are usually only
7 mils. Thick and constructed with vinyl material that is easily torn.
Death scene calls you should use a body bag that is
10-12 mil. Thick. 18 mil. Thickness with handles should be used for water retrieval.
If making a removal for a high profile case
Cover all funeral home names and symbols on cars. No name tags.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Most important thing we can do when responding to a forensic removal | Don’t loose or add any evidence. Referred to as cross contamination. Wear all PPEs and dispose of them properly. |
When transporting the body of a forensic removal, | The body must be transported the way it was found so evidence can be properly collected. Whether body was found prone or not. |
In suspicious cases | Hands are often bagged in paper bags to protect the evidence under the fingernails |
Lightweight body bags are usually only | 7 mils. Thick and constructed with vinyl material that is easily torn. |
Death scene calls you should use a body bag that is | 10-12 mil. Thick. 18 mil. Thickness with handles should be used for water retrieval. |
If making a removal for a high profile case | Cover all funeral home names and symbols on cars. No name tags. |
Funeral Flowers | Believe in the value and benefit in them Sentiment serves a vital human needSignificance of support and sharingFreedom of expression. Following traditionCreates an atmosphereSpiritual significance In lieu of flowers, opportunity They express the inexpressible |
when using an oversized casket | Get an accurate body measurementMake sure church truck is properly under casket when putting body in so it doesn’t tip over Won’t fit through most doorsContact cemetery and vault company More pallbearers |
Those buying a business from their parents | Family business aquisition |
Those buying a business of their employer | Key-person purchase |
Those buying a business they weren’t working in or with | Wannabe purchase |
Buying a business from a conglomerate | Divestiture acquisition |
Capital asset value | Business real estate, automobiles, and other tangible assets. |
Financial asset value | Economic value of cash, investments, and receivables |
Goodwill asset value | Intangible assets of business |
Liquidation value | Value of assets if the business is shut down |
Going concern value | Business is valued as an ongoing business |
Current assets | Can be converted into cash over 1 year |
Fixed assets | Tangible and used in trade or business |
Other assets | Owned by a business but don’t fit in other categories |
Current liabilities | Payments due to be paid in one year |
Long term liabilities | Those debts that are obligations of the business due to be paid beyond one year |
Burial at sea (BAS) | Performed on us naval vessels. Committal ceremony is performed while ship is deployed so family cannot be present. Commanding officer of ship will make record of latitude and longitude, time and date once service is completed then give that to the family |
Eligibility for BAS | Active duty members of military 2. Honorably discharged vets 3. Us civillian marine personnel of the military sealift command 4. Dependent family members of active duty, retirees, and veterans |
How to get started with BAS | Person authorized to direct disposition (PADD) will complete the BAS request forms. 1. Photocopy of D.C.2. Burial transit permit3. Copy of DD214 |
Cremains for BAS | Must be in an urn. Can be temporary. |
Casketed remains for BAS | Must be in metal casket. |
Organ donation | Donation rate is slow because of lack of knowledge, fears and misconceptions, lack of family discussion. |
OPO | Organ procurement organization. |
Who can be an organ donor? | Must be brain dead and receiving oxygen through a ventilator. Can be removed after cardiac death also. Brain death- no blood flow to brainCan't have HIV or cancer |