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Which of the following is another term for informal identification?
Which of the following is another term for informal identification?
- Spontaneous identification
- Field identification
- Show-up identification
- All above (correct)
When should informal identification ideally take place?
When should informal identification ideally take place?
- Within 24 hours of the crime
- Between 10 and 20 minutes after the crime (correct)
- Immediately after the commission of a crime
- A few days after the crime
What was the description of the perpetrator who was apprehended in the practical example?
What was the description of the perpetrator who was apprehended in the practical example?
- Wearing black trousers and a red cap (correct)
- Wearing jeans, a white T-shirt, and a red cap
- Wearing black trousers and carrying a school bag
- Wearing blue jeans and a white T-shirt
Which technique is used when the police have a solid suspicion of the suspect but they are not in custody?
Which technique is used when the police have a solid suspicion of the suspect but they are not in custody?
What is the purpose of photograph identification?
What is the purpose of photograph identification?
How many photographs should be displayed to the witness during photograph identification?
How many photographs should be displayed to the witness during photograph identification?
What is the main objective of an identification parade?
What is the main objective of an identification parade?
Who should assume the role of supervisor during an identification parade?
Who should assume the role of supervisor during an identification parade?
What should be recorded on the SAPS form during an identification parade?
What should be recorded on the SAPS form during an identification parade?
Who is allowed to be present during an identification parade?
Who is allowed to be present during an identification parade?
What should be done if more than one witness takes part in the identification parade?
What should be done if more than one witness takes part in the identification parade?
Why are one-way vision glass windows not commonly used in South Africa for identification parades?
Why are one-way vision glass windows not commonly used in South Africa for identification parades?
What is the purpose of providing each person in the line-up with a board containing a distinctive number?
What is the purpose of providing each person in the line-up with a board containing a distinctive number?
What instruction is given to witnesses if facilities with one-way glass windows are not available?
What instruction is given to witnesses if facilities with one-way glass windows are not available?
What should the supervisor record on the SAP 329 form during the identification parade?
What should the supervisor record on the SAP 329 form during the identification parade?
