An officer is sent to investigate a disturbance. At the home, he discovers a man in the garage with a severe, life-ending trauma to the head. An ambulance arrives shortly after. Both the officer and the EMTs agree that the victim is obviously deceased. The EMTs insist on transporting the body to the ER immediately
What should the officer do in this situation?
A) The officer should not authorize the removal of the body until after the crime scene has been processed.
B) The officer should allow the transfer of the deceased but should accompany the body to maintain the chain of custody.
C) The officer should photograph the body first, then allow the EMTs to transport the deceased to the hospital.
D) The officer should cover the body first, then wrap the hands in bags, and only then allow the body to be transported.
Answer: A
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