ID Suspects

Question 0

What are the 4 methods of identification for ID Suspects?

Answer 0

1. Formal visual Indentification
   
   • ID Parade
   • Photo Montage
2. Voice Identification
3. Finger, palm and footprints
4. Forensic examination

Question 1

What are 6 good reasons not to follow Formal ID Procedures?

Answer 1

R- suspect REFUSES to take part and police don’t have photo or vid that shows a true likeness of suspect

S- suspect has SINGULAR appearance. Unique, distinctive, cannot be disguised

A- suspect has substantially changed their APPEARANCE after offence & before it was practical to hold formal procedure

C- ID made to officer after CHANCE meeting between person who made ID and suspect

S- ID of suspect SOON/ immediately after offence was reported.

I- no officer or prosection could have reasonably anticipated identification would have been an ISSUE at the trial. Eg. Witness knows persons from somewhere.

Question 2

What are the 4 main points specifIc to a Photo Montage?

Answer 2

1. Suspect’s photo must be place amongst 7 others
2. All photos devoid of identity
3. No assistance to be given to witness
4. Once a witness has made an ID you must decide if you want other witnesses

Question 3

Name 5 examples used for forensic examination to find DNA:

Answer 3

1. Blood
2. Hair, skin, body tissue & fluids
3. Nail scrapings
4. Saliva
5. Sweat

Question 4

What are the 7 requirements for conducting a formal procedure?

Answer 4

M montage 
O others (7 others)
R record- written record or proc.
P procedure- complies w rel. regs
A ASAP- after event has occurred
I Inclusion witness told suspect
N no indication as to ID of suspect