Street ID

Question 1

When to use street ID

Answer 1

• When suspects identity is not known

- When the eye-witness has seen the offender committing the crime

Question 2

What must you do before the street ID is conducted

Answer 2

Where practicable a record must be made of any descriptions given by the eye-witness of the suspect

Question 3

What must care be taken not to do

Answer 3

Not to direct the witness’ attention to any individual, unless, taking into account all the circumstances, this cannot be avoided

Question 4

What to do if their is more than one witness

Answer 4

• Every effort should to keep them separate

- They should be taken to see if they can identify the person independently

Question 5

What other information to get from witness

Answer 5

• Date time and place where witness saw them
• How identification was made
• ADVOKATE
• If the witnesses attention was drawn to the suspect what was the reason
• Anything said by the witness or suspect during the procedure

Question 6

What is A in ADVOKATE

Answer 6

Amount of time under observation

Question 7

What is D in ADVOKATE

Answer 7

Distance from witness to suspect

Question 8

What is V in ADVOKATE

Answer 8

Visibility - time of day, street light etc

Question 9

What is O in ADVOKATE

Answer 9

Obstructions

Question 10

What is K in ADVOKATE

Answer 10

known or seen before

Question 11

What is A in ADVOKATE

Answer 11

Any reason to remember

Question 12

What is T in ADVOKATE

Answer 12

Time lapse, how long since viewing

Question 13

What is E in ADVOKATE

Answer 13

Errors or material discrepancies

Question 14

10 point description

Answer 14

1) Age
2) Sex
3) Height
4) Build
5) Hair and Hairstyle
6) Skin colour
7) Complexion
8) Distinguishing features
9) Clothing
10) Carrying anything