When Experience Counts


When you need a trusted advocate
Coroner, James 'Jim' Whipps, knows how important it is to have compassion for families experiencing their hardest day, and works diligently to find closure for every case.
With 22 years of experience, Coroner Whipps has built an extensive network, necessary for professional investigations.
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CORONER WHIPPS
ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE IN 2020
Coroner Whipps was the chosen candidate of the Republican Party and the Natrona County Commissioners and took over for Connie Jacobsen after she retired in fall 2019. Coroner Whipps was elected by the citizens of Natrona County both in the Primary and General elections of 2020.
Coroner Whipps has spearheaded many successful initiatives both within his office and within the state and continues to work on several more.
Coroner Whipps has continued to refine, train and enforce the standards that got his office national accredidation. Learn more here.
Coroner Whipps was appointed by Governor Gordon to serve on the Governor's Council on Impaired Driving to help enhance public safety .
He also serves on the Wyoming Child Justice Act Task Force which conducts reviews of all child deaths and major injuries occurring in protective custody.
Coroner Whipps also serves on the following boards or committees and has the following affiliations.
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Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
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Natrona County Emergency Management Exercise and Training Coordinators group
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Natrona County Health and Safety Committee
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President Wyoming Coroner's Association
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Member Wyoming Association of County Officers
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Member Central Wyoming Healthcare Coalition
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Fellow Member International Association of Coroner's and Medical Examiners
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Lifetime Member
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American Legion Member
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Former President of the Board of Directors for Central Wyoming Crime Stoppers
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Active member of the Republican Party and appointed Precinct Person for Precinct 3-3