DuPage coroner urges added staffing, cites rising caseloads and traumatic workload
Coroner Judith Lucas and county coroner staff described a sustained increase in complex death investigations, high turnover among deputy coroners, and requested one additional deputy coroner position and $150,000 for personnel to reduce overtime and retain experienced staff.
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Coroner Judith Lucas told the DuPage County Finance Committee on Oct. 28 that the coroner's office needs more staff to handle a nearly doubled caseload and the emotional and operational demands of modern death investigations.
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