A Coroner, or Forensic Examiner, is responsible for determining the cause of death of an individual. Their duties include visiting crime scenes to examine a body, transporting the body to the morgue and conducting an internal and external examination of the body to determine the actual cause of death.
A Coroner 應該能夠履行各種職責和責任。以下是 Coroner 應該能夠執行的一些職責和責任：
- Observe and record positions and conditions of bodies and evidence
- Perform medical examinations to determine time, circumstances and cause of death
- Observe and record physiological features to aid in the identification of victims
- Complete death certificates to include the manner of death
- Create and maintain records related to death investigations
- Record and preserve objects related to death
有競爭力的Coroner將擁有一定的技能和資格，包括：
- Medical knowledge to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations for the legal jurisdiction
- Proficiency with record-keeping methods, either electronic or on paper
- Knowledge of judicial processes and court proceedings
- Ability to communicate with the public in both verbal and written form
- Ability to supervise, coordinate and direct the actions of others
