The Coroner often can serve the community in the
capacity of a public health officer. The Coroner may be the first to detect and warn of
deaths signaling the onset of epidemics from disease, from food, or from poisonings that
are of direct concern to the public health authorities and the community.
Properly trained, well-qualified Coroners' offices are very important to the
family and friends of the deceased for the detection of any criminal violence (including
the protection of the innocent and the apprehension of the guilty), and for the health,
safety, and well-being of all in the county.
A professional coroner's office also makes significant
contributions to many community programs such as suicide prevention, drug abuse education,
crib death research, water and boating safety programs, road safety programs, and in
helping the community to be aware of the danger areas in the county. |
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