How is the initial death scene call received by OCME?

The initial death scene call is received by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) via page. This method allows for immediate and direct communication, enabling timely response to a potential death investigation. Paging is an effective means of alerting investigators who may be on-call and allows them to mobilize to the scene quickly.

Other methods like online submissions or in-person visits to the office do not provide the immediacy and direct contact needed in situations where a prompt investigative response is crucial. Direct calls from hospitals may also occur but are generally not the standard protocol for initial notifications, as the paging system is specifically designed to handle urgent notifications regarding potential death investigations efficiently.