The Information Systems Department (IS) is an important component of the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office. This department serves the agencies technical and general office personnel by maintaining the agencies network, servers, workstations, applications and phone system. The office staff has access to a central database for information on cases dating back into the early nineteenth century.
There are four information tracking services within the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office: Case Management, Photography, Trace Evidence/DNA and Toxicology. These systems consist of both purchased products and in house applications, and are programmed to exchange information for increased security.
Each IS staff member holds a degree in computer science. You can learn more about computing by contacting your local library or community college. Degrees and certifications are available through many institutions.