Opinion No.

The Honorable Paul R. Bosson Prosecuting Attorney 18th Judicial District East 501 Ouachita Avenue Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901

Dear Mr. Bosson:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on six questions involving a county coroner's use of "blue lights" and sirens when responding to a death scene. You pose the following questions:

1. Do a coroner and his deputy qualify as law enforcement officers?

2. Does state law allow a coroner or his deputy to employ blue lights and sirens?

3. Is the Quorum Court required to furnish the coroner or his deputy with blue lights and sirens?

4. May the Quorum…