The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office has received full accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners, marking the highest standard of quality for death investigation systems.
The accreditation follows a comprehensive inspection of the office’s physical facilities and operational practices. Medical Examiner Dr. Kohler and her team underwent rigorous review of their policies, procedures and implementation standards to earn the recognition.
County Executive Ilene Shapiro praised the achievement, highlighting the office’s crucial role in law enforcement investigations and providing closure for grieving families. The medical examiner’s department serves Summit County residents and surrounding regional counties with forensic death investigation services.
The office works closely with local law enforcement agencies, providing forensic evaluations that aid in criminal investigations and prosecutions. Medical examiner investigators conduct initial evaluations before determining the appropriate course of action for each case.
Dr. Kohler emphasized her team’s commitment to maintaining Summit County’s standards of excellence in death investigations. The accreditation validates the professionalism and rigor the office applies to its daily operations serving the community.
The National Association of Medical Examiners accreditation program aims to develop and maintain high-caliber medicolegal death investigation systems. The standards ensure communities receive quality forensic services when dealing with unexplained or suspicious deaths.
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