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Clark County coroner presents 2024 caseload, facility needs to Winchester commission
Summary
Clark County Coroner Neil Oliver told the Winchester Board of Commissioners about the office—aseload, staffing, equipment and facility needs while outlining the office—unctions and community work performed in 2024.
Neil Oliver, Clark County coroner, updated the City of Winchester Board of Commissioners on the coroner gency—aseload, staffing and facility needs for 2024 during a work session report.
Oliver said the office investigated 148 deaths last year, handled 79 cremation requests, and performed 235 calls for service in 2024. "Our duties re to determine the cause and manner of death. We perform physical exams, draw blood for toxicology testing and transport bodies to the medical examiner's office for autopsies," Oliver said. He summarized statutory duties and described how coroners coordinate with law enforcement, Winchester Police Department, the sheriff's office, Kentucky State Police, and emergency responders.
Oliver introduced staff members and described training standards: a required 40-hour basic course and 16 hours of annual…
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