Identifying the Suspect / Offender Flashcards
What are the requirements for conducting formal procedures?
Montage - certified by officer conducting procedure.
Others - no fewer then seven with the suspect.
Record - written of the procedure is sworn to be true.
Procedure - complies with any relevant regulations.
ASAP - after the offence is reported.
Inclusion - the suspect may or may not be in montage.
No Indication - as to which one is the suspect.
MORPAIN
What are the six good reasons for not following a formal identification?
Refuse - Suspect refuses and police do not have a photo.
Singular Appearance - cannot be compared to 7 others.
Appearance - has changed since the offence occurred.
Chance Meeting - between witness and suspect.
Soon - suspect ID’d soon after offence reported.
Identification - would not be an issue at trial.
RSA CSI
What are the four methods of identification?
Formal Visual identification (ID parade, photo montage)
Voice identification
Finger, palm and foot prints
Forensic examination
