Fremont County Coroner
The Fremont County Coroner serves for a four-year term. There are no term limits. The Coroner receives a salary of $88,000 per year. They are eligible for health insurance coverage and will be enrolled as members of the Wyoming Retirement System unless they are otherwise employed by an entity participating in WRS at the time they assume office. The Coroner must be a registered and qualified elector, which includes that persons must be at least 18 years of age on the day of the election at which he/she may offer to vote. They must reside in the county they represent.
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Erin Ivie
(Rep)
Why are you running for this office? Describe the experience and skills that make you the most qualified candidate for this office.
Give two examples of your advanced investigation and critical thinking skills?
How do you handle unidentified victims?
Define a good working relationship with law enforcement and individuals?
Campaign Phone
307-840-0152
The coroner's office is so vitally important to the health and wellbeing of a society. Rulings and trends reported by the coroner's office influence public health policy, legal standards, prevention efforts, and are vital to the accuracy and legitimacy of the investigation. My years of working with and for the people of Fremont County, as a deputy coroner/chief deputy, and Coroner, give me the unique understanding of the cultural, societal, and legal obligations that the coroner's office is responsible for. My understanding of statute, policy, and national standards, and history of upholding those laws, enables me to be the most qualified individual for this position. It is my calling and my honor to serve Fremont County as their Coroner.
Critical thinking skills are vital to a thorough and complete investigation. Treating each death as a homicide limits the chance of something being overlooked or biased. Each coroner's investigation is advanced, insomuch as there is no person/agency, outside of the coroner's office, that can gather the most appropriate and accurate facts surrounding the case. This includes the knowledge and ability to draw and test appropriate toxicology samples, order a complete autopsy, and investigate death scenes that are complex and multi-jurisdictional. This position requires the coroner to have the ability to look past surface findings, correlate medical and psychological data, and ultimately reach an accurate/factual cause and manner of death.
Unidentified cases are rare and complex. These require a detailed and systematic approach while also thinking outside of the box to be able to utilize avenues of identification that may not be commonly used. It is imperative that DNA, dental charting, x-ray, fingerprints, and unique marks/scars/tattoos are collected and/or photographed. This coroner's office enters all unidentified individuals into a national database called NamUs that is searchable and will cross reference datapoints across the United States. Fingerprints are entered into IAFIS for potential matches. DNA profile will be obtained and, with emerging technology, can use genetic genealogy to help identify the individual or a genealogical history. All avenues are explored.
Mutual respect is key to good working relationships, whether that is with law enforcement or with the surviving families. Having a tried and true history of integrity, honesty, and developing positive relationships is imperative. There are over 10 law enforcement agencies within the boundary of Fremont County, all of which work cohesively with this Coroner's Office. Since I have been with the coroner's office for over 2 decades, those relationships have been strengthened over time and with consistency. Understanding the obligations of law enforcement and the obligations of the coroner's office helps for integrated investigations. Agencies may not always see eye to eye, but there is still a respect for differences and open communications.
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