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Dental Identification

in Multiple Fatality

Incidents

Bryan Chrz

Contents
12.1 Introduction 245
12.2 Multiple Fatality Incident/Mass Disaster 246
12.3 Types of Multiple Fatality Incidents/Mass Disasters 2 48
12.3.1 Natural Disasters 2 48
12.3.2 Transportation Accidents 2 48
12.3.3 Terrorism 249
12.3.3.1 Weapons of Mass Destruction 2 49
12.4 Disaster Site/Crime Scene Management 2 49
12.4.1 Crime Scene 2 49
12.4.2 Incident Perimeter 249
12.4.3 Grid/GPS 250
12.4.4 Security and Safety 250
12.5 Interagency Relations 251
12.6 Identification Section 2 52
12.7 Odontology Section 2 55
12.8 Computer Assistance Programs and Digital Information 2 58
12.9 Digital and Conventional Images 2 58
12.10 Preparedness Training and Planning 260
12.11 Conclusions 260
References 261

12.1 Introduction

Multiple fatality incident (MFI) is now the common term given to the fatal
results of any mass disaster. In this chapter the management of an MFI will be
discussed and specific issues will be addressed. The overall response includes
a multitude of agencies, and their interaction is critical to the success of any
MFI operation. The world has experienced several overwhelming MFIs in
the recent past. The World Trade Center attack, the Pentagon attack, and the
Pennsylvania crash all related to the 9/11 terrorist’s attacks left the United

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