However, there are frequent cases that are difficult to resolve. These cases may take more time, but the Medical Examiner's Office staff will pursue any and all leads to resolve these issues. Photographs are taken at autopsy both externally and internally for further documentation in cases where the Pathologist must provide court testimony. Our Office also works in a cooperative effort with regional organ procurement agencies to facilitate organ and tissue donation for transplantation. Death investigations require frequent contact between our Office and various media personnel.
Staff is skilled in responding to media inquiries which occur daily.
The Medical Examiner's staff provides regular training to law enforcement, medical agencies, victim's advocates, and other groups on the aspects of the role and function of this Office. Continuing education and training is required for these fields in addition to related death investigation training. The geographic area served by the Coroner includes all 2700 square miles of Larimer County, which is located in the north central part of the state. Weld County and Jackson County are to the east and west, with Boulder County to the south and the State of Wyoming on the north. The population of Larimer County is approximately 225,000 and includes the cities and towns of Estes Park, Berthoud, Loveland, Ft.