The International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners recently announced the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has received accreditation by the association.

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office self-submitted to this process for the purpose of ensuring its operating policies, procedures and practices are within international guidelines.

The coroner’s office was subjected to review of 288 standards, including administrative, forensic, investigative and facility review.

IACME requires 100-percent compliance with mandatory standards and 90 percent with all applicable standards.

The association extended its compliments to Lehigh County for submitting to this level of review. The completion of the five-year process indicates a professionalism and compassion by the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office, according to the IACME.