Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the OCME?

The responsibility of conducting criminal investigations does not fall under the purview of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). The OCME primarily focuses on the medico-legal aspects surrounding deaths, such as identifying deceased individuals, determining the cause and manner of death, and handling remains.

While the OCME's findings can play a crucial role in criminal investigations by providing essential information about the circumstances of a person's death, it is not the responsibility of the OCME to conduct these investigations itself. Instead, law enforcement agencies are tasked with criminal investigations, often collaborating with the OCME to interpret forensic evidence and autopsy results. This division of responsibilities ensures that forensic science and legal processes are handled by appropriately trained professionals in their respective fields.