Force medical examiner

Role

• To confirm and certify death at the scene of a sudden death,
• To examine and provide medical care to injured persons in police custody, or police officers injured on duty,
• To examine those who claim police officers used excessive force or similar malpractice, and record their findings accordingly and officially,
• To be present to take blood samples from suspected drink-drivers who are unable or refusing to provide a breath or urine sample,
• To provide official medical opinion where it is needed, the FME can also be called to court for a medical opinion where a medical factor is disputed.