Identifying Suspects Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 methods of identification?
A
- Formal visual identification
- Voice identification
- Finger palm and foot prints
- Forensic examination
2
Q
What are the 6 good reasons for not following a formal identification proceedure?
A
- The suspect refuses to take part in the process and police do not hold a photograph or video of the suspects true likeness.
- Suspect has singular appearence
- Suspect has substantially changed their appearance after the offence and before a a formal procedure could be held.
- No officer involved in the investigation could have reasonably anticipated that identification would be an issue at trial.
- An identification of the suspect was made soon after the offence and in the course of the initial investigation.
- An identification of the suspect was made to a n officer after a chance meeting between the person who made the identification and the suspect.
3
Q
List 5 examples of samples used for forensic examination.
A
- Blood
- Hair, Skin, Body Tissue and Fluids
- Nail Scrapings
- Saliva
- Sweat
4
Q
What rules are applicable to identification using Photo Montage?
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- Must be suspect and no fewer than 7 others.
- All photographs must be devoid of names
- No assistance to be given witness and witnesses are not to confer
- Once a suspect has been identified by one witness, you must decide if you require other witnesses to make formal id.
5
Q
Explain the requirements for conducting formal identification proceedures?
A
There are 7 requirements of a formal identification procedure.
- It occurs ASAP after the offence is reported.
- The suspect is compared to no fewer than 7 others.
- No indication is made to the person making the id about who among the people is the suspect.
- The person making the identification is informed that the suspect may or may not be among the people in the proceedure.
- A written record of the procedure followed is sworn to be true and complete by the officer and is provided in court to the judge and defendant.
- A pictorial record of what the ‘witness’ looked at is prepared and certified to be true and complete and is provided in court to the judge and defendant.
- The procedure complies with any relevant requlations.