Identifying Perpetrators
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Identifying Perpetrators

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Photograph identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of photograph identification?

    <p>To identify the person who committed the crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many photographs should be displayed to the witness during photograph identification?

    <p>At least nine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of an identification parade?

    <p>A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should assume the role of supervisor during an identification parade?

    <p>An impartial police official not involved with the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded on the SAPS form during an identification parade?

    <p>Everything that occurs during the parade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is allowed to be present during an identification parade?

    <p>The suspect's legal representative and an interpreter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if more than one witness takes part in the identification parade?

    <p>A and D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are one-way vision glass windows not commonly used in South Africa for identification parades?

    <p>They are not readily available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing each person in the line-up with a board containing a distinctive number?

    <p>To ensure the witness can identify the relevant person by mentioning the number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instruction is given to witnesses if facilities with one-way glass windows are not available?

    <p>They should walk up and down and inspect every person thoroughly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the supervisor record on the SAP 329 form during the identification parade?

    <p>The reactions of the witnesses during the pointing out process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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