In July 2023, Detective [Name Withheld] failed to notify the family of Tori Thompson, an unhoused man who died of a fentanyl overdose, before his body was cremated. The family discovered his death and cremation four months later. The detective was disciplined with a two-week suspension without pay. The Arlington County Police Department acknowledged the failure and implemented additional training and oversight to prevent future occurrences. ([wusa9.com](https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/arlington-detective-disciplined-for-failing-to-notify-mans-family-of-death-before-cremation/65-9bb8633c-4b34-4089-ad2b-ea95fd491da0?utm_source=openai))”
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