Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 184 ratingsWe are a community of professionals in the field of death investigation. Whether you’re a coroner, a member of local police or county law enforcement, an EMS professional, or medical examiner – or frankly, anyone in between, Coroner Talk™ is the right community for you. We provide training and resources to coroners and death investigators by and from professionals around the world in a peer-to-peer training environment. I recognized that the training available for coroners and small department investigators was limited by resources such as time away from the department and expense. So, I developed Coroner Talk™.
Darren is a 35-year veteran of law enforcement and criminal investigations. He currently serves as a Coroner for Crawford County, Missouri. He holds credentials as an instructor for the Missouri Sheriff’s Training Academy (MSA) and Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI). He has served as president of the Missouri Medical Examiners and Coroners Association and is certified and credentialed in numerous fields of investigation.
He holds the position of lead instructor and facilitator for the Death Investigation Training Academy (DITA) and for the Coroner Talk™ community as he speaks and writes in the area of death investigation and scene management.
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Is it okay not to be okay? - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
December 04, 2017 06:10 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThe burden of dealing with tragedies associated with the day-to-day duties of police officers, coroners, and medicolegal death investigators, often remains unspoken and follows the officers into their off-duty and personal lives. Failure to recognize and provide an acceptable outlet for the disappointment and frustration felt by officers and investigators at the end of their […] The post Is it okay not to be okay? appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Crime Scene Phone Apps - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
November 20, 2017 06:10 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThe number of forensic apps available for mobile phones appears to be growing with many current technologies focusing on document and evidence collection. As death investigators we many times cannot afford bigger equipment, but now these apps bring the otherwise ‘out of reach’ technology into every investigator’s pocket. Crime scene investigators are using smartphone apps […] The post Crime Scene Phone Apps appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Hoarding Behavior - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
November 13, 2017 06:10 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBHoarding is a psychological condition that results in a person accumulating an enormous amount of trash and things of little-to-no value, or worse, more animals than can be properly cared for. Hoarding of any kind can pose several dangers to the occupant and neighbors, and certainly to animals if they are involved. These hazards can be deadly, and […] The post Hoarding Behavior appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Infant Loss Resources | Affiliate Instructors - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
October 30, 2017 05:10 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBInfant Loss Resources serves as a source of information and support for healthcare professionals, childcare providers, parent educators, and police and other emergency workers who are the first to respond to a family who has experienced an infant death. Ongoing educational programs are presented both to students and working professionals throughout Missouri, and in surrounding counties […] The post Infant Loss Resources | Affiliate Instructors appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
BoneID.net and 31 Genders - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
October 23, 2017 05:30 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBBoneID is a visual guide for forensic anthropologists, law enforcement, naturalists, and the simply curious. This site’s extensive and easy-to-use database will help you identify bones from many common species regardless of your academic training.” The need for an online osteological database became apparent due to the overwhelming amount of faunal material– mistaken to be […] The post BoneID.net and 31 Genders appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Death and Transgender – The Laws v. Reality - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
October 16, 2017 05:10 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThis year a law goes in effect in California that will require Coroners and Medical Examiners to record the gender the deceased ‘wants to be’ rather than what the actual physiologic gender is. Many other states will likely follow. This means the deceased can have an intact penis proudly displayed under his skirt and still […] The post Death and Transgender – The Laws v. Reality appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Using unconventional technology in death investigations - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
October 09, 2017 05:10 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBTechnology has advanced the ease and quality of life immeasurably. Smartphones are handheld computers that can surf the internet; deliver emails, texts, and phone calls; take videos and pictures; make dinner reservations and track your every movement through various apps. Our cars can almost drive themselves with lane change warnings; infrared cameras; heads-up displays, cruise […] The post Using unconventional technology in death investigations appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
WaukBoard - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
September 25, 2017 05:10 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBHave you ever had to do a removal from a tight space or crowded house. Cots wont’ fit and back boards get heavy. In this episode I introduce you to a better way. The WauK® board is lighter and narrower than standard cots. With a 500‑pound capacity, this lightweight 30‑pound tool gives funeral directors and coroners […] The post WaukBoard appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
LIVE Q and A – STS-Conflict-Culture - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
September 18, 2017 21:01 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis episode is a recording of a live Q and A session that was held for the MLDI online Academy. It’s interesting because we are able to talk with Anita Brooks on the topic of Secondary Traumatic Stress, Conflict Resolution, and culture issues. Joining us are two Academy students who participate in the discussion. Five […] The post LIVE Q and A – STS-Conflict-Culture appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Controlling Odor - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
September 09, 2017 14:19 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBA decomposing body goes through four stages: autolysis, bloat, active decay, and skeletonization. During the second stage, trapped gases that are generated primarily by bacteria in the intestinal tract begin to build up and release odors. “A dead body, specifically a human corpse has a rank and pungent smell mixed with a tinge of sickening sweetness. Imagine a rotting piece of meat with a […] The post Controlling Odor appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Thin Lines, New York Standards, and Training - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
September 04, 2017 05:10 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBNew York updates Coroner Standards A new law signed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday requires elected county coroners across the state to complete medical-legal investigation courses prior to taking office. This makes New York the 17th state to require training for coroners, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while […] The post Thin Lines, New York Standards, and Training appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Solar Eclipse and Opioids - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
August 21, 2017 05:10 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBHow Does a Heroin Overdose Kill? Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world, and thousands will die every year from a heroin overdose. Used for centuries for anything from a cough to pain relief, the potential for addiction and death was not fully realized until 1900. Heroin was made illegal in […] The post Solar Eclipse and Opioids appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Opioid Epidemic – How is it effecting you? - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
August 14, 2017 05:10 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSoaring numbers of overdose deaths are adding to woes already plaguing medical examiner and coroner offices, resulting in a shortage of places to store bodies and long delays in autopsies and toxicology testing. The Connecticut medical examiner’s office has considered renting a refrigerated truck to store extra bodies because its storage area has neared capacity […] The post Opioid Epidemic – How is it effecting you? appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Fire Scene Incident Command - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
August 07, 2017 05:10 - 59 minutes - 41 MBAs death investigators, a time will come when you must work a death related to a structure fire. You have a job to do and evidence needs to be secured and protected. However, in these circumstances command and access issues can arise and “egos” can disrupt the calm flow of an investigation. One way, and […] The post Fire Scene Incident Command appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Part 2 -Dealing with the “jerk” at work – - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
July 24, 2017 05:10 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWorkplace Bullying is repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons (the targets) by one or more perpetrators. It is abusive conduct that is : Workplace Bullying Is driven by perpetrators’ need to control the targeted individual(s). Is initiated by bullies who choose their targets, timing, location, and methods. Is a set of acts of commission […] The post Part 2 -Dealing with the “jerk” at work – appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Dealing with the “jerk” at work – Part 1 - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
July 17, 2017 05:10 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBWorkplace Bullying is repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons (the targets) by one or more perpetrators. It is abusive conduct that is : Workplace Bullying Is driven by perpetrators’ need to control the targeted individual(s). Is initiated by bullies who choose their targets, timing, location, and methods. Is a set of acts of commission […] The post Dealing with the “jerk” at work – Part 1 appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Science Used in Death Investigations - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
July 10, 2017 05:10 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn the job of investigating death, the investigator may use the resources of several different sciences to help determine many aspects of the death and subsequent investigation. It is sometimes necessary to bring in expertise from outside an agency. The field of forensic science is so broad today no agency will have every form of specialty […] The post Science Used in Death Investigations appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
True Murder - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
July 03, 2017 05:10 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis first hand true account of one of the most horrific murders in Canadian history gives us an insight rarely gained into the mind of a murderer and the forensics and documentation that goes into the prosecution of a murder of this caliber. Dan Zupanksy was a prime witness in this case because of his […] The post True Murder appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Your day in court - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
June 19, 2017 05:10 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBArticle Credit: Caliber Press 2007 – Are You Ready to Testify Policeone.com “When you’re testifying in court, the jury, the judge, the prosecutor, the defense, the public–all eyes are on you! Your reputation and that of your department may be enhanced or destroyed by your courtroom presentation,” says VanBrocklin. “There’s another equally important reason […] The post Your day in court appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
How to Become a Death Investigator - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
June 05, 2017 05:10 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBWhat is a Medicolegal Death Investigator? The role of the medicolegal death investigator is to investigate any death that falls under the jurisdiction of the medical examiner or coroner, including all suspicious, violent, unexplained and unexpected deaths. The medicolegal death investigator is responsible for the dead person, whereas the local law enforcement jurisdiction is responsible […] The post How to Become a Death Investigator appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
911 Call Takers and Coroner School - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
May 29, 2017 05:10 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThe stress of 911 call-takers Mark Bond Thursday, January 15, 2015 In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended that police departments have a single number for the public to call when they need police services. In 1968, Haleyville, Alabama, became the first city in the United […] The post 911 Call Takers and Coroner School appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Environmental Temperature Deaths - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
May 15, 2017 05:10 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThe determination of the cause of death from exposure to extreme temperatures is a diagnosis of exclusion. Because both clinical and autopsy findings are nonspecific, a thorough investigation of the background and scene, evaluation of temporally relevant environmental conditions, and assessment of the victim’s underlying state of health with appropriate laboratory studies, which frequently include […] The post Environmental Temperature Deaths appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Basics of Blood Pattern Evidence - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
May 08, 2017 05:10 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBBecause blood behaves according to certain scientific principles, trained bloodstain pattern analysts can examine the blood evidence left behind and draw conclusions as to how the blood may have been shed. From what may appear to be a random distribution of bloodstains at a crime scene, analysts can categorize the stains by gathering information from […] The post Basics of Blood Pattern Evidence appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Forensic Anthropology – The Story is in the Bones - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
May 01, 2017 05:10 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBForensic anthropology is the analysis of skeletal, badly decomposed, or otherwise unidentified human remains, and is important in both legal and humanitarian contexts. Forensic anthropologists apply standard scientific techniques developed in physical anthropology to analyze human remains, and to aid in the detection of crime. In addition to assisting in locating and recovering human skeletal remains, forensic anthropologists […] The post Forensic Anthropology – The Story is in the Bones ...
Professional Conduct – Skills and Attributes - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
April 24, 2017 05:10 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBEthical behavior goes beyond simply knowing the difference between right and wrong; it is doing what is right. The purpose of promoting ethical investigation practices is to establish and promote clearly defined standards of conduct for investigators. These standards assist in protecting the investigator and the public. While some practices may be legal, the investigator […] The post Professional Conduct – Skills and Attributes appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Pt. 3 Cocaine, Killing and Coverup – Pathology - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
April 10, 2017 05:15 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThe question in this series is whether law enforcement ignored certain facts because it did not fit a pre-textual narrative or were simply instructed to look the other way resulting in known facts and evidence never being considered. All this goes into the question of cocaine, killing, and coverup. This Episode In this episode I […] The post Pt. 3 Cocaine, Killing and Coverup – Pathology appeared first on Coroner Talk™.
Pt.2-Cocaine, Killing, and Coverup - Coroner Talk™ | Death Investigation Training | Police and Law Enforcement
April 03, 2017 05:15 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBThe question in this series is whether law enforcement ignored certain facts because it did not fit a pre-textual narrative or were simply instructed to look the other way resulting in known facts and evidence never being considered. All this goes into the question of cocaine, killing, and coverup. This Episode In this episode I […] The post Pt.2-Cocaine, Killing, and Coverup appeared first on Coroner Talk™.