Malton Forensics Unit/Chain of Command

The Malton Forensics Unit has a structured chain of command. The hierarchical organization is designed for efficiency and clarity. Department personnel are spread out throughout the city, and one of their greatest strengths are the organizational abilities and dedication to helping each other, as well as the citizens of Malton. As such, while all members are expected to work within the chain of command and follow the guidelines and policies put forth by their superiors, they are also strongly encouraged to communicate and work with each other to meet local needs to the best of their abilities. MFU officers are encouraged to communicate and work with any local organizations whose goals are congruent with DEM and MFU policy - saving lives, and providing revivification to fallen survivors.

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Department Organization

The Chief of Forensics is in charge of all MFU operations throughout Malton. The city is divided up in a grid-work pattern of suburbs, organized into four quadrants known as divisions. A Head Coroner commands the MFU operations in an entire division. Each division is broken up into 5 districts, which consist of 5 suburb blocks (see diagrams below). Within each of these districts, a Coroner is appointed to organize the district and relay orders to lower ranking officers. Each district is comprised of 5 suburbs, each of which contains a suburb team presided over by a Pathologist. Toxicologists and Lab Technicians are under a Pathologist's authority. In addition, mobile teams operating throughout a district or division can be formed, which are led by a Pathologist or Coroner (depending on the team size and range of operations) and whose members consist of all ranks below that of the team leader.

In summary, the chain of command is:

Official Ranks

Command Personnel

Chief of Forensics

The Chief of Forensics (CoF) is in charge of MFU policy and personnel for the entire city.

• The Chief of Forensics shall have a minimum of 20 levels of training with the MFU.
• The Chief of Forensics shall appoint a Head Coroner for each of the four divisions.
• The Chief of Forensics shall monitor and decide about new applications for membership and carry out the necessary actions upon approval.
• The Chief of Forensics shall make sure that member lists and rosters are updated regularly.
• The CoF may delegate some of these duties to a Head Coroner as needed.

The current Chief of Forensics is G F J (contact).

The Chief of Forensics is a member of the DEM Council.

Head Coroner

The Head Coroner (HC) is in charge of one division, and appoints and commands the Coroners in this division.

• Head Coroners shall have a minimum of 12 levels of training with the MFU.
• Head Coroners shall monitor their division's Academy campus graduation thread and assign new MFU graduates to a district or team.
• Head Coroners shall be responsible for maintaining their division's information on official rosters and on this page.
• If one or more districts within a division have no Coroner, the Head Coroner shall clarify the district's chain of command for any personnel in that district, either by designating an acting commander or by accepting direct reports from Pathologists in that district, filling the vacant Coroner position.

Head Coroners are members of the DEM Council and have access to the Regional Command forum and the MFU Officers forum.

Head Coroners report to the Chief of Forensics.

Coroner

The Coroner (CRN) is in charge of one district, and commands the Pathologists in it.

• Coroners shall have a minimum of 12 levels of training with the MFU.
• Coroners shall organize the Pathologists, Toxicologists, and Lab Technicians within their district.
• Coroners may appoint a Pathologist for each suburb under their command, to the extent that current staffing allows.
• If one or more suburbs within a district have no Pathologist, the Coroner shall clarify the suburb's chain of command for any personnel in that suburb, either by designating a team leader or by accepting direct reports from Toxicologists and Lab Technicians in that suburb, filling the vacant Pathologist position.
• Sometimes, a Coroner may not be assigned to a district but instead to a mobile team operating throughout a division, in which case he is responsible for that team instead of a district and shall command it.

Coroners have access to the Regional Command forum and the MFU Officers forum.

Coroners report to their division's Head Coroner.

Officer Personnel

Pathologist

The Pathologist (PTH) is in charge of one suburb, and commands any MFU personnel in it.

• Pathologists shall have at minimum 6 levels of training with the MFU.
• Pathologists shall be responsible for establishing order and accountability in their suburb.
• Pathologists are given latitude in organizing the Toxicologists and Lab Technicians within their suburb.
• Sometimes, a Pathologist may not be assigned to a suburb but instead to a mobile team, in which case, unless the team has a Coroner, he is responsible for that team instead of a suburb and shall command it.

Pathologists have access to the MFU Officers forum.

Pathologists report to their district's Coroner, or to their division's Head Coroner if the district has no Coroner assigned.

Toxicologist

The Toxicologist (TXC) is nominally in charge of a NecroTech building or revivification point, though strict assignment to a single NT rarely occurs. In exceptional cases, graduating cadets may immediately reach this rank by passing with honors from The Academy.

• Although Toxicologist is an officer rank, Toxicologists and Lab Technicians usually are both of equal grade. Toxicologists have seniority and sometimes different duties, but ordinarily do not issue orders to Lab Technicians. Possible exceptions to this rule:
  • In the Pathologist's absence, the Coroner or Head Coroner may designate a Toxicologist to serve as acting Pathologist.
  • The Pathologist or, if no Pathologist has been assigned, Coroner may designate a Toxicologist to be the commanding officer at a well-staffed revive point, NecroTech building, or similar location.
  • The Pathologist, or, if no Pathologist has been assigned, Coroner may designate a Toxicologist to serve as a team leader or mission commander.

Toxicologists have access to the MFU Officers forum.

Toxicologists report to their suburb's Pathologist, or to their district's Coroner or division's Head Coroner if the suburb has no Pathologist assigned.

Membership Personnel

Lab Technician

The Lab Technician (LBT) is the entry-level rank in the MFU. New members are automatically given this rank.

Lab Technicians report to their suburb's Pathologist, or to their district's Coroner or division's Head Coroner if the suburb has no Pathologist assigned.

Researcher

The Researcher (RSR) is a command officer who has retired from full-time active duty but remains a member of the MFU by request.

• Researchers are sometimes assigned only to a division and not to a specific district, suburb, or team, but may attach themselves to a district or suburb crew on a temporary or semi-permanent basis.
• Semi-active Researchers may or may not be included on divisional forum rosters, at the option of the Researcher and the commanding officer maintaining the roster.
• Researchers are exempt from reporting requirements, however are encouraged to log in as time allows.
• Researchers usually retain the level of forum access they had at the time of retirement.

As a general rule, the rank of Researcher is only available to command personnel; however, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for retiring Pathologists or Toxicologists of long service who request to remain on the roster after leaving full-time duty.

Researchers may return to full-time duty upon request filed with the Head Coroner of the division in which the Researcher wishes to be assigned. Because they retain their forum access, Researchers need not file a formal reinstatement request in the returning members thread. Upon reinstatement, the Researcher is generally commissioned at one rank below that from which he retired, or any rank below that at the Researcher's option (e.g., a Researcher who retired as a Head Coroner may be reinstated as a Coroner, or may choose to return as a Pathologist or Toxicologist instead).

Researchers retiring from the positions of Chief of Forensics or Head Coroner retain access to the DEM Council. They may participate in council discussions but do not have the ability to vote.

Current Staffing and District Layout

Chief of Forensics: G F J (contact)

Retired Chief of Forensics: Thomas "Tom" Chardon, Idril, Atticus Rex, Silver DNA (founder)

If you wish to contact local MFU teams, it is recommended to contact the Chief of Forensics, appropriate Head Coroner, or appropriate Coroner.
To enlarge the divisional maps found on the right side, simply click on the image.

NW Division

• Head Coroner Klairi (contact)

NW-1:

• Gatcombeton, Chudleyton, Darvall Heights, East Becktown, Eastonwood

NW-2:

• Dakerstown, Jensentown, Quarlesbank, Roywood, Judgewood

NW-3:

• West Boundwood, East Boundwood, Shuttlebank, Yagoton, Brooke Hills

NW-4:

• Peddlesden Village, Dunell Hills, West Becktown, Owsleybank, Molebank

NW-5:

• Richmond Hills, Ketchelbank, Lukinswood, Havercroft, Barrville

NE Division

• Head Coroner Angyalka Nerezz (contact)

NE -1:

• Pashenton, Huntley Heights, Santlerville, Gibsonton, Heytown

NE-2:

• Lamport Hills, Chancelwood, Earletown, Millen Hills, Raines Hills

NE-3:

• Rhodenbank, Dulston, Rolt Heights, Pescodside, Dunningwood

NE-4:

• Shearbank, Roachtown, Randallbank, Ridleybank, Pimbank

NE-5:

• Peppardville, Spracklingbank, Paynterton, Starlingtown, Pitneybank

SW Division

• Head Coroner DrBoebboff (contact)

SW-1:

• North Blythville, Wykewood, South Blythville, Greentown, Lockettside

SW-2:

• Grigg Heights, Reganbank, Lerwill Heights, Crooketon, Mornington

SW-3:

• Coroner Baz Baziah (contact)
• Shore Hills, Galbraith Hills, Brooksville, Mockridge Heights, Tapton

SW-4:

• Coroner Epistemologia Escato (contact)
• Nixbank, Foulkes Village, Ruddlebank, New Arkham, Old Arkham

SW-5:

• Dartside, Kinch Heights, Spicer Hills, Williamsville, Buttonville

SE Division

• Head Coroner petros1234567890 (contact)

SE-1:

• Gulsonside, Wray Heights, Osmondville, Crowbank, Scarletwood

SE-2:

• Stanbury Village, Roftwood, Edgecombe, Shackleville, Tollyton

SE-3:

• Pegton, Dentonside, Vinetown, Houldenbank, Penny Heights

SE-4:

• Coroner Knut Staake (contact)
• Kempsterbank, West Grayside, East Grayside, Wyke Hills, Hollomstown

SE-5:

• Pennville, Fryerbank, Danversbank, Whittenside, Miltown

Merits and Ribbons

The Department of Emergency Management has a series of merits and ribbons it issues to members who display mastery over key skills. The ribbons can be claimed by any member with proficiency of the skills entailed. A summary of the ribbons and the means to claim them can be found on the DEM Merits and Ribbons page.

The following template is available to MFU members for displaying DEM merits and awards on user pages:

	MFU: MemberName's Ribbons

For usage details, see Template:MFU Ribbons.