Ricki Rogers D-ABMDI
Portland
Summary
Forensic professional with robust background in medicolegal death investigation bringing proven track record of conducting detailed scene investigations and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Known for analytical approach and adaptability in dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases with precision and reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office
12.2021 - Current
- Investigating deaths as prescribed by Oregon statutes, including homicides, suicides, accidents, natural deaths, and any death in which there are questionable or unexplained circumstances
- Conducting investigations to assist the pathologist in determining the cause and manner of death listed on the death certificate
- Removing or facilitating the removal of remains from the incident scene while preserving trace evidence
- Transporting and logging in remains to the morgue; obtaining hospital records, x-rays, ambulance reports
- Preparing professional testimony to be given in court when necessary
- Responding to phone inquiries from families, funeral homes, hospitals, local law enforcement, and other members of the community
- Fingerprinting unidentified decedents, submitting fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigations to obtain fingerprint records
- Conducting next of kin searches using available databases
- Notifying next of kin and coordinating with health care professionals, paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement personnel
- Preparing comprehensive investigation reports for review by the Oregon State Medical Examiners
- Interacting professionally and compassionately with families and loved ones of deceased individuals
- Collaborating with and maintaining effective, trusting relationships with the responder community
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Ouachita Parish Coroner’s Office
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Investigated the circumstances of all deaths, including those naturally occurring in Ouachita Parish while working in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies.
- Took “on-call” shifts on weekends and holidays whenever necessary.
- Filed preliminary reports in assisting the Coroner with gathering evidence to determine cause and manner of death.
- Conducted scene investigations and interviews with family members of the deceased.
- Collected any evidence found on the body in order to maintain chain-of-custody.
- Accompanied funeral homes to the morgue whenever autopsy was relevant.
- Testified to the facts in court whenever called upon to do so.
Education
BA - Criminal Justice
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2021
AA - Criminal Justice with Concentration in Medicolegal Death Investigation
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier, LA05.2017
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Easily able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Values the importance of upholding and maintaining the ethical standards of Forensic Science and Medicolegal Death Investigation
- Detailed report writing
- Witness interviews
- Critical thinking
- People-oriented with a passion for serving others
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented
- Valuable team player with a positive influence
Certification
American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, Diplomat, 2022 #3913
Timeline
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office
12.2021 - Current
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Ouachita Parish Coroner’s Office
12.2018 - 06.2021
BA - Criminal Justice
University of Louisiana At Monroe
AA - Criminal Justice with Concentration in Medicolegal Death Investigation
Bossier Parish Community College
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