SU02 - Identifying Suspects Flashcards

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What are the four methods of identification?

A

1) formal visual ID, ID parage or photo montage
2) voice ID
3) finger, palm and foot prints
4) forensic examination e.g. blood, hair skin body tissue/fluid, nail scrapings, saliva, sweat

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2
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Do you need permission from a suspect to do a montage?

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No.

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3
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What are the six reason why you wouldn’t do a police montage?

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1) suspect refuses and police dont have reasonable photo
2) suspect has singular appreance
3) changed appearance after offence
4) ID not an issue
5) ID of suspect already made in course of investigation
6) ID made after chance meeting

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4
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What must you do when a formal procedure wasn’t possible?

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Explain why with reference to the six reasons.

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