Identifying Suspects Flashcards

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What are the 4 methods of identification?

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  • Formal visual identification
  • Voice identification
  • Finger palm and foot prints
  • Forensic examination
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What are the 6 good reasons for not following a formal identification proceedure?

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  • 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.
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List 5 examples of samples used for forensic examination.

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  • Blood
  • Hair, Skin, Body Tissue and Fluids
  • Nail Scrapings
  • Saliva
  • Sweat
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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.
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Explain the requirements for conducting formal identification proceedures?

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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.
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