ID Poli 2

What is the importance of identification evidence in the investigation process?

• It is crucial to the prosecution

• It is often overlooked by the defense

• It is rarely challenged by the defense

• It has no impact on the case

According to R v Turnbull, what questions should investigating officers pose when a witness makes a statement regarding identification?

• How much time has lapsed since the witness saw the suspect?

• What is the suspect's shoe size?

• What is the suspect's favorite color?

• What is the suspect's zodiac sign?

In what circumstances may a suspect refuse to attend an identification parade?

• If the suspect is too short

• If the suspect is a close friend of the witness

• If the suspect is mentally ill

• If the suspect is too tall

What is the responsibility of the identification officer in relation to witnesses attending an ID parade?

• To ensure witnesses can communicate with each other

• To ensure witnesses can see the parade members

• To ensure witnesses are not able to overhear other witnesses

• To ensure witnesses can confront the suspect directly

When may a suspect be confronted by a witness instead of having an identification parade?

• If the witness is not available

• If a parade is practical

• If the suspect is cooperative

• If the suspect has withheld consent

What must be done with the fingerprints of the accused once they have served their purpose?

• They must be framed and displayed

• They must be returned to the person or destroyed in their presence

• They must be used for fingerprint jewelry

• They must be shared on social media

What is the procedure for showing photographs to a witness for identification purposes?

• Show all photographs at once

• Prompt the witness to select a specific photograph

• Show only one photograph at a time

• Tell the witness which photograph is correct

When should a photograph be taken of a person on arrest?

• Only if the person is a celebrity

• After they have answered bail

• Before their release

• Never

What is the responsibility of an officer supervising the showing of photographs to a witness?

• To discuss the composition of the photographs with the witness

• To disclose whether a previous witness has made an identification

• To ensure the witness is not prompted or guided in any way

• To show multiple witnesses the same photograph

What is the purpose of street identification?

• To show photographs to witnesses on the street

• To observe persons in a particular neighborhood for identification

• To identify suspects in a group setting

• To direct the witness's attention to a specific individual