PG 205-07 DEATH OF MEMBER OF THE SERVICE

Question 1

PURPOSE

To record the death of a member of the service, uniformed and civilian.

PROCEDURE

Upon learning of the death of an active member of the command or a retired member of the service, uniformed or civilian residing within the command:

DESK OFFICER

Answer 1

1. Cause the following information to be obtained.
   a. Rank, full name, shield number, command
   b. Time and date of death
   c. Place of death (residence, hospital, elsewhere)
   d. Residence address
   e. Funeral (time, date, location)
   f. Time, date and location of service
   g. Cemetery (name and location)
   h. Whether deceased was a member of a religious, fraternal or patriotic organization of this Department
   i. Whether chaplain is desired (state denomination)
   j. If uniformed member of the service, whether pallbearers or escort is desired
   k. Next of kin (full name, address, telephone number and relationship)
   l. Funeral director (name, address and telephone number)
   m. Whether deceased was a medal recipient (Honorable Mention and medal)
   n. If an active member - was death caused as result of performing police duty, or otherwise
   o. If a retired member - date of retirement.
2. Telephone information to Communications Section.
   a. If an active member of the service, uniformed or civilian, immediately notify the Internal Affairs Bureau, Command Center at (212) 741-8401.
3. Notify unit commander.
4. Post information on bulletin board for benefit of members of command if active member.

RELATED PROCEDURES

Line of Duty Injury or Death Occurring Within City (P.G. 205-05)

Line of Duty Injury or Death Outside City in Residence Counties (P.G. 205-06)