18 Questions
Which method did Alphonse Bertillon use to develop the anthropometric method of identification?
Measurement of key body points
What is the main focus of a criminal investigator's time?
Gathering subjective information
What is the difference between an eyewitness and a corroborative witness?
An eyewitness personally saw the crime, while a corroborative witness provides information about the circumstances of the crime
Which factor can drastically reduce the accuracy of eyewitness information?
Alcohol/drug intoxication
Which factor contributes to better descriptions from a witness in a criminal investigation?
Previous experience
Which factor can lead to the creation of false memories in a witness?
Suggestion
Which identification technique is used when the police have a solid suspicion of the perpetrator but a fair identification parade is not possible?
Photograph Identification
Which type of witness holds more weight than an eyewitness or corroborative witness?
Third-party witness
What is the purpose of criminal photograph albums (Rogue's Galleries)?
To help witnesses identify perpetrators
What is the difference between interviewing and interrogation?
Interviewing involves cooperative individuals, while interrogation involves uncooperative individuals
What is the aim of a Single-Purpose Interrogation?
To convince the interrogee to confess by presenting incriminating evidence
What is the purpose of an identification parade?
To test the witness' ability to recognize the alleged perpetrator
Who is responsible for conducting the identification parade?
The supervisor
Who is allowed to be present during the identification parade?
The witnesses, the suspect, and the supervisor
What should witnesses be advised about when participating in a lineup identification?
They should not confer with other viewing witnesses
What is the recommended way of identifying a person in the line-up?
By the number on their board
What information should be recorded on the SAP 329 by the supervisor during a lineup identification?
All of the above
What should the supervisor's report contain after conducting a lineup identification?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the factors that influence human perceptivity and observation abilities. Explore topics such as eyesight, surrounding circumstances, exposure duration, and emotional conditions. Assess your understanding of how these factors can impact accuracy in describing events or identifying perpetrators.
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