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Je erson County Briefs
Je erson County and appreciate the continued support of the county’s leadership.”
Coroner’s O ce receives international accreditation e Je co Coroner’s O ce has received an accreditation from the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners. e o ce self-submitted for the process, which takes ve years to complete. e county announced the accreditation on March 28, emphasizing the high level of professionalism and excellence required to receive it.



“IACME accreditation allows our o ce to ensure to the people of Je erson County that our business practices and procedures are following established standards,” Coroner Annettee Cannon stated in the county press release. “ e accreditation strengthens the credibility of the Je erson County Coroner’s O ce and allows us to better serve the community.” e IACME accreditation ensures the o ce’s operating policies, procedures and practices meet international standards. During the process, IACME reviewed 288 standards across the Coroner’s O ce, including administrative, forensic, investigative and facility review. e Coroner’s O ce establishes cause of death for those who die in accidents, acts of violence, and other special circumstances, such as unexpected or unattended deaths. For more information, visit je co. us/coroner.
To receive IACME accreditation, 100% compliance with mandatory standards and 90% of all applicable standards must be met, the county stated.

