RI LEO Official Manual: Pre-Trial ID Procedures Flashcards
A procedure that is often used when a crime has been committed and a suspect is stopped in close proximity to the crime scene and close in time to the event. What is often done by police?
A Show Up ID
What is the recommended Photo array type police departments should use?
Sequential arrays (one by one).
What should officer never suggest in regards to photo arrays?
should not suggest the suspect is in the array.
What is method is preferred? Live Line Up or Show Up ID?
Live Line Up
What must police do or tell a suspect in regards to a Live Line Up?
Police Officers are required to tell the suspect they have a right to have their lawyer present during the line up, and counsel will be appointed if they cannot afford one. (Counsel is limited to speaking to the suspect prior, but may not interfere with the line up procedure).
Does a suspect have the right to refuse to participate in a line up?
No, they do not have the right. If the suspects behavior makes the lineup impossible, then consider photos.
