Coroner’s Office Receives Accreditation from IACME

Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi is proud to announce that the Bucks County Coroner's Office has earned accreditation from the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME).

The Coroner's Office received notice of accreditation late last month, with IACME's executive director writing in a letter dated Nov. 21 that the group's auditors found the coroner's office "makes every effort to provide the highest level of service to the citizens, neighbors, and visitors of Bucks County."

"This accreditation is a testament to our dedication to serving the residents of Bucks County with professionalism, compassion and integrity," Campi said. "It underscores our office's commitment to transparency, quality and continuous improvement in fulfilling our vital role within the community."

To achieve accreditation, the Coroner's Office self-submitted to an intensive audit process reviewing more than 285 standards including administrative, forensic, investigative and facility standards. The process ensures operating policies, procedures and practices are within international guidelines.

The Bucks County Coroner's Office is one of only six county coroner's offices in the Commonwealth to achieve accreditation, and one of fewer than 50 nationwide. Accreditation from IACME lasts for five years.

PHOTO: From left, Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Croop and Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi pictured here with International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME) auditors Connie Jacobsen and Rae Wooten.

The Coroner's Office provides critical services, including the investigation of sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths, and plays a key role in public health and safety. Achieving IACME accreditation demonstrates the office's alignment with best practices, ensuring the highest level of service to families, law enforcement and the judicial system.

For more information about the Bucks County Coroner's Office and its services click here or call 267-880-5040.

Coroner's Media Contact: Patti Campi, 267-880-5040, [email protected]

About the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME): IACME is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice of medicolegal death investigation. Through its accreditation program, IACME promotes best practices, professional development and accountability among coroner and medical examiner offices worldwide.