the individual. 5. Notification by law enforcement of family with regard to death or life-threatening emergency occurring to individual in custody (a) Death notification minimum standards In the case of an individual who dies while in the custody of a law enforcement agency: (1) Written notification plan A law enforcement agency shall have a written notification plan in place identifying all designated staff members who are authorized, trained and prepared to deliver notification of death to the next-of-kin or designated contact in a professional and compassionate manner. (2) Timeframe for notification In the event an individual dies while in the custody of law enforcement, such notification shall be delivered not later than 3 hours after the declaration of death. (3) Manner of notification To minimize confusion and trauma suffered by the family or designated contact of the deceased, reasonable efforts may be taken when practical to ensure that notification is provided in-person and in a private setting. (4) Information required Such notification shall include the official time of death, the cause of death (if determined) and all pertinent circumstances surrounding the death, including whether the individual’s death is under investigation and the reason for opening an investigation. (5) Documentation of attempts All notification attempts shall be documented and maintained within the custodial record, including— (A) the staff name and corresponding agency or department contact information for all those responsible for carrying out the notification