The guidelines detail procedures for assessing emergency medical needs; investigation of death scene; identification and interviewing of family and witnesses; notification of other law enforcement officers, medical and coroner staff; and documentation of the incident. Identification and nature of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provision of information to family and child care provider; community resources, and follow-up investigative steps are also included. The curriculum covers the death scene investigation and SIDS awareness. Additional information on the Senate Bill 1067 (1989), emotional impact on first responders and emergency medical personnel in a SIDS incident, support organizations, and media resources are appended. 7 references