Instructor: Laura G. Kneece, MPA, F AMBDI, C-MDI, is the elected Coroner of Newberry County, South Carolina, in office since 2017. A certified medicolegal death investigator—one of only ten in SC—she brings extensive law enforcement and forensic experience from her prior roles in Lexington County. Kneece founded the Newberry County Coroner’s Foundation to support education and community needs, and under her leadership, the Coroner’s Office achieved rare national accreditation. She resides in Prosperity with her family and balances public service with personal interests like gardening, camping, and travel. Description: Discover the critical role of the coroner system in investigating sudden, unexplained, or suspicious deaths. Through real-world case studies—including accidental deaths, homicides, and public health investigations—students will see how coroners collaborate with law enforcement, forensic pathologists, and other agencies to determine cause and manner of death. This course highlights how the coroner system supports justice, informs public health, and enhances community safety. This course will include a 30-minute break.