(a) The Critical Incident Review Team shall:

1. (1) The team shall meet at least quarterly: Provided, That in the event of a fatality or near fatality, the team shall meet within 45 days of such fatality or near fatality to conduct the review required by this article;
2. (2) Review and analyze all fatalities and near fatalities as required by this article;
3. (3) Ascertain and document the trends, patterns, and risk factors associated with the fatalities and near fatalities evaluated;
4. (4) Provide statistical information and an epidemiological analysis regarding the causes of fatalities and near fatalities as specified in this article;
5. (5) Establish standard procedures for the handling of the critical incident review;
6. (6) Establish processes and protocols for the review and analysis of fatalities and near fatalities of those who were not suffering from mortal diseases shortly before fatality;
7. (7) Establish processes and protocols to ensure confidentiality of records obtained by the Critical Incident Review Team; and
8. (8) Seek additional expert guidance as necessary to complete a review of any fatality or near fatality evaluated.

(b) The team is prohibited from the following:

1. (1) Contacting a witness or witnesses to take testimony from individuals involved in the investigation of a fatality; or
2. (2) Otherwise take any action which impedes an ongoing law enforcement investigation.