Mastering Eyewitness Lineup Best Practices

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According to the Coral Gables Police Department, what is the purpose of the standardized procedures for eyewitness identification?

To minimize unjust accusations against innocent persons
To promote the accuracy, reliability, fairness, and objectivity of the identification process (correct)
To establish evidence that is reliable and conforms to legal procedures
To ensure the accuracy of identification decisions

According to the Coral Gables Police Department, when may an Independent Administrator not be used for photographic lineups?

When the lineup administrator is unable to conduct the lineup
When multiple eyewitnesses are involved
When the lineup administrator is not trained in identification procedures
When the lineup administrator is familiar with the suspect's identity (correct)

According to the Coral Gables Police Department, how should multiple eyewitnesses be handled during the identification procedures?

They should view the lineup or show-up together
They should be allowed to discuss the identification procedures and results with each other
They should be separated and subjected to separate show-up procedures
They should be directed to not discuss the identification procedures or results with each other (correct)

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a photographic lineup?

The lineup is conducted by an independent administrator (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of filler photos in a photo lineup?

To complete the photo array (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a simultaneous display and a sequential display in a lineup?

Simultaneous display shows all photos at once, while sequential display shows one photo at a time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a show-up in eyewitness identification?

A presentation of a single suspect to an eyewitness for identification (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for documenting a supplemental report during an identification procedure?

Feedback provided by the administrator (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should officers document regarding the show-up identification results?

The level of confidence expressed by the eyewitness (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of failure to comply with identification procedures?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where should lineup and show-up related documents be retained?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to conduct a photographic lineup while ensuring neutral administration and preventing the lineup administrator from knowing which photograph is being presented to the eyewitness?

Using an automated computer program (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should the lineup administrator do if the eyewitness refuses to sign the lineup instructions?

Document the refusal on the DB120 and in the I/I report (C) Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the supplemental report documenting a lineup identification procedure?

Composition of lineup, level of confidence expressed by the eyewitness, lineup was conducted one at a time and eyewitnesses kept separate, name of the officer who gave the eyewitness instructions prior to the lineup (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the administrator avoid doing during the lineup procedure to prevent inadvertent signaling and/or feedback to the eyewitness?

Saying anything to the eyewitness that may influence their selection (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what factors should be considered when evaluating the reliability of an identification during a show-up procedure?

The certainty demonstrated by the eyewitness (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what cautionary instructions should be given to the eyewitness before viewing a suspect during a show-up procedure?

The procedure requires the administrator to ask the eyewitness to state, in their own words, how certain they are of any identification (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should show-up procedures be used?

When there is no probable cause for detention long enough to construct a proper lineup (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be documented during a show-up identification procedure?

The date and time of the identification procedure (D) Signup and view all the answers