Samples should be collected promptly after the incident for most meaningful results.

A police employee may volunteer to provide sample(s) for intoxicant testing even if the Team and Administrative Investigators haven’t obtained samples. Similarly, a person from whom Team or Administrative Investigators have obtained samples may request that another sample be taken for independent testing. The taking of this sample and subsequent testing will not be at the expense of the Team or the Employer. Such a request will be promptly honored.

Autopsy

At least one Team member will attend the autopsy, as will a member from the Crime Scene Investigative Unit.

The autopsy pathologist will receive a complete briefing prior to the post mortem examination. This briefing, which includes all information known to that time which may be relevant to the cause, manner, and means of death shall be attended by at least one member of the Team, and a member of the Crime Scene Investigative Unit.

The County Attorney’s Office

The County Attorney’s Office has the following roles in Incident Investigations.

The County Attorney’s Office representative will assist and advise the Team on various criminal law issues which may arise, such as Miranda, voluntariness, search and seizure, probable cause to arrest, detentions and releases, elements of crimes, immunity, and legal defenses.

Upon completion of the Criminal Investigation, analyze the facts of the Incident as well as the relevant law to determine if