Law Enforcement Bureau

Investigations

ACOVA- Traumatic Deaths

Those suffering a loss through the death of a loved one may experience grief in a variety of ways, such as anger, denial, despair or multiple physical reactions. Help is available. For answers to questions you may have, contact the following resources:

• Pueblo County Coroner 719.543.4016

• Funeral arrangements: Please consult the phone book Yellow Pages

• Counseling Services:

• Suicide Prevention/Support - 719.544.1133
• Sangre de Cristo Hospice - 719.542.0032
• SIDS - 800.232.SIDS (7437)
• MADD 800.GET.MADD (438.6233)

Practical matters need attention also. Here are some ideas concerning how to handle the details:

• You may obtain copies of the Death Certificate from the funeral home

• You may obtain copies of the Autopsy Report from the Pueblo County Coroner at 719.543.4016

• You may obtain copies of a Police Report by calling:

• The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office at 719.583.6125
• The Pueblo Police Department at 719.553.2538
• When calling, refer to the Case Report Number provided to you
• You may be able to obtain Medical Records from the hospital or clinic where the deceased was taken.
• Parkview Medical Center - 719.584.4000
• St. Mary Corwin Medical Center - 719.560.4000
• You may file for Social Security benefits by contacting:
• Social Security Office - 719.545.9248 or 719.543.8743 (TTY)