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<br /> . Emergency Operation Procedures <br /> Standing Operating Procedure Medical Examiner <br /> Multiple Deaths - Medical Examiner <br /> CAPABIUT'{ <br /> The Ramsey countyrvkdical Examiner's Office can handle up to tcn bodics without aid. With more <br /> deaths, they would usc refrigerated trucks fl.)!' temporary storage and call in more pathologists to help, <br /> Temporary morgues would not be used. <br /> Minnesota's State burcau of Criminal Apprehension has a /ilrcnsic team that can respond and help in a <br /> mass casualty event. They have 2()() - 30() budy bags. LD. tags. etc. They also have capability of <br /> staking body location and contrihuting to the overall investigation. <br /> OPERATIONS <br /> ^ scene investigation must be done carefully. Bodies must be investigated till" certain identification, <br /> documentation of injuries. etc., hut filrcnsic specialist should do this. FBI fingerprint specialists will <br /> respond within a few hours. They have a very helpful capability. <br /> . For pcrsonal effects, have at least two people from difkrcnt agencies work as a team to document <br /> findings. <br /> Volunteer help should not be used fi)]- any of this. <br /> I f a temporary morgue is used, it should not be a church or school. Stigmas become attached to the <br /> building. Also don't use a wooden 1100f. <br /> . <br /> 43 <br />