Statements Flashcards
Which mnemonic is used to describe events in a statement?
AMOUNT - of time under observation
DISTANCE - from the eyewitness to the person
VISIBILITY - including time of day, street lighting etc…
OBSTRUCTIONS - Was there anything obstructing the view?
KNOWN OR SEEN BEFORE - Did the witness know, or had they seen the suspect before and if so…
ANY REASON TO REMEMBER - Specific and memorable, distinguishing feature, peculiarity of the person, incident itself was peculiar?
What is the 10-point description?
SEX Male / Female
COLOUR White / Black etc…
AGE Approximate age
late twenties to early thirties
HEIGHT Approximate in feet
Inches OR Metres / Centimetres
BUILD Descriptive not size related
E.g. stocky, thin or proportionate to height
HAIRSTYLE Style, length and colour
DISTINGUISHING Tattoos, scars, glasses
FEATURES beard, birthmarks etc…
COMPLEXION Fair, spotty, freckles, tanned etc…
CLOTHING Top to toe, colours & styles
CARRYING Bags, Shopping Bags, (Note brands)
ANYTHING Weapons etc….
What is included in vehicle descriptions?
TYPE Motorcar, motorcycle, lorry, derived Van
MAKE Vauxhall, Ford, Audi etc…
MODEL Vectra, Focus, A4 etc…
COLOUR Colour, flat or metallic paint etc…
VRM Usually either: AB08ABC or B810 RLA
FEATURES Different colour door, crash damage
Roof rack, spoiler, noisy exhaust
