5/206.13 WITNESS IDENTIFICATION

Question 1

PO should adhere to this procedures in order to maximize the reliability of :

Answer 1

1. identifications,
2. minimize unjust accusations of innocent persons and
3. to establish evidence that is reliable and in conformance with established legal procedure

Question 2

Mug books generated by officers will not be shown to witnesses for identification purposes, unless specifically requested by the District Attorney’s Office, T/F?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Independent Administrator in a photo line-up is also known as the:

Answer 3

“Double Blind” method

Question 4

Photo line-ups can be both hard copy or by digital image, T/F?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What is a Sequential photo line-up?

Answer 5

Photos presented one at a time to an eyewitness for identification purposes

Question 6

What is a show -up?

Answer 6

A one on one

Question 7

What is a Simultaneous photo line-up?

Answer 7

A six pack

Question 8

Photo line-ups are an investigative tool and will not be the sole basis of an arrest unless authorized by a lieutenant and approval of the District Attorney’s Office, T/F?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Sources for a lineup may include photos from the LVMPD mug shot system, yearbook photographs, Department of Motor Vehicles photographs or other sources providing photographs, T/F?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

As the Sgt. Im responsible for:

Answer 10

1. Make sure lead Det. Identifies what method will be used for the line-up.
2. Ensure the photos show individuals who look alike
3. Photograph positions change for simultaneous line-up
4. Review and make sure all forms are completed

Question 11

officers should consider audio recording the entire interaction of the Photo Line-up and preserving the recording with the case file, T/F?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

All photo line-ups presented to eyewitnesses regardless of the outcome will become part of the investigative case file, T/F?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

When conducting a sequential photo line-up, The officer will show the eyewitness all of the photographs in the line-up, even if the eyewitness makes identification early in the procedure, T/F?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Live Line-ups will be conducted in the:

Answer 14

DSD Central Booking Bureau “Line-up Room” preferably Monday through Friday, 0900-1030 hours

Question 15

For live line-ups PO requesting a line-up will contact the booking lieutenant’s office prior to 1200 hours the day before the scheduled line-up, T/F?

Answer 15

True

Question 16

If only one eyewitness is viewing the line-up, the suspect and his attorney will be allowed to place the participants in the order in which they wish them to appear in the line-up, T/F?

Answer 16

True

Question 17

A show-up may be used when an eyewitness can possibly identify a person involved in a crime or may be used when a photo line-up is inappropriate or impractical, T/F?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The show-up should be done within a relative timeframe of ______hours following the incident.
A show-up should be conducted at the location where the suspect is detained, within sixty (60) minutes of detainment, if not under arrest.

Answer 18

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