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The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die
within New York City from criminal violence; by casualty or by suicide;
suddenly, when in apparent good health; when unattended by a physician; in a
correctional facility; or in any suspicious or unusual manner. The OCME also
investigates when an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate
the body of a deceased person.
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OCME’s Forensic Sciences Training Program - Apply Now!
Funded by the National Institute of Justice, OCME launches courses in medicolegal death investigation. Learn more about course content, eligibility and application.
Learn more and apply
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Vital Statistics
Visit the Department of Health Web site for more information on services offered by the Bureau of Vital Statistics, including information on death certificates.
Visit the site
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Emergency Management
OCME partners with the NYC Office of Emergency Management and other City agencies to support New Yorkers in the event of an emergency.
Learn more about emergency preparedness
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