SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - The Sangamon County Coroner's Office is getting national recognition, receiving accreditation from the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners for excellence in service.
It recognizes the office for achieving the highest standards of professionalism, service to the public, and transparency.
The accreditation follows a review process where the office was evaluated against 285 internationally recognized standards. To qualify, agencies must demonstrate 100% compliance with all mandatory standards and maintain a minimum overall compliance rate of at least 90%.
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon said, "This accreditation is more than just a certificate. It recognizes the work we do every day and the standards we hold ourselves to.
"From the moment a call comes in to the time we complete our reports, our office approaches every case with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. I'm incredibly proud of my staff and the work they do to serve families in some of their most difficult moments. This recognition belongs to them."
Only a handful of coroner and medical examiner offices nationwide have achieved this recognition.
Sangamon County is the fourth coroner's office in Illinois to get IACME accreditation and the first in downstate Illinois.
The recent opening of the new regional morgue supports the Sangamon County Coroner's Office in meeting IACME's standards.
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