Identifying the Suspect/Offender

Question 1

There are 7 requirements for conducting a Formal Visual ID procedure. They are….

Answer 1

M - Pictorial record (MONTAGE) prepared by officer
O - Suspect compared to no less than 7 OTHERS
R - RECORD of procedure followed + sworn to be true
P - PROCEDURE complies with relevant regulations
A - ASAP after the offence is reported
I - The offender may or may not be in the INCLUDED
N - NO INDICATION made to the person making the ID

Question 2

The six good reasons for not following a formal visual procedure are:

Answer 2

S - identification made SOON after the offence was reported and in the course of initial investigation
I - officers could not have anticipated ID would be an issue at the trial
C - identification was made after a CHANCE MEETING
A - suspect’s APPEARANCE substantially changed
R - suspect refuses to take part in formal procedure and police don’t hold a photo or video showing true likeness
S - suspect has a singular appearance

Question 3

There are four methods of identification. They are:

Answer 3

1. Formal visual identification
   
   • ID parade
   • Photo montage
2. Voice identification
3. Finger, palm and foot prints
4. Forensic examination