Where do OCME investigations primarily occur?

The primary setting for OCME (Office of the Chief Medical Examiner) investigations is generally outside of medical facilities. This encompasses various locations where a death may have occurred, such as residences, public areas, or other locations pertinent to the circumstances surrounding the death. Investigators often need to assess the scene where the death took place to gather evidence, conduct interviews, and examine factors that contributed to the death.

On the other hand, investigations inside medical facilities typically relate to specific medical circumstances, while emergency rooms are often focused on immediate medical response rather than death investigations. The county morgue serves as a location for post-mortem examinations and further analysis but is not where a majority of the investigations begin. Instead, the initial investigation often occurs at the scene of the incident, leading to a better understanding of the surrounding context and potential causes of death.