SU02 Identifying Suspects

Question 1

What are the seven requirements for conducting a formal identification procedure?

Answer 1

1. Occurs as soon as practicable
2. Suspect compared to at least 7 people
3. No hints
4. Informed suspect may or may not be included
5. Written record signed true and correct by officer
6. Pictorial record signed true and correct by officer
7. Complies with relevant regulations

Question 2

What are the six reasons for not following formal identification procedure?

Answer 2

1. Do not have video/photo of suspect and they refuse to take part
2. They have a singular appearance
3. Significantly changed appearance post offence before FIP
4. No officer/prosecution believed identification would be an issue at the trial
5. Identification made soon after offence was reported
6. Identification made after chance meeting

Question 3

What are the four methods of identification

Answer 3

1. Formal visual identification
2. Voice
3. Finger, palm and footprints
4. Forensics