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What is one alternative method described for administering photo lineups?
What is one alternative method described for administering photo lineups?
- Using an automated computer program (correct)
- Using handwritten cue cards
- Having multiple eyewitnesses view the lineup together
- Sending the lineup via email to the eyewitness
What is the purpose of shuffling and randomly numbering photographs in a lineup?
What is the purpose of shuffling and randomly numbering photographs in a lineup?
- To allow the eyewitness to choose their preferred numbering
- To make it easier for the lineup administrator to track the suspect
- To ensure that the lineup administrator cannot know which photo is being viewed (correct)
- To make the process more time-consuming
What must the administrator do before administering a lineup, according to the instructions provided?
What must the administrator do before administering a lineup, according to the instructions provided?
- Ensure the eyewitness memorizes the suspect's appearance
- Instruct the eyewitness about the setup and procedures (correct)
- Provide the eyewitness with a script to read
- Tell the eyewitness which photograph the suspect is in
What should the eyewitness be made aware of before viewing a lineup?
What should the eyewitness be made aware of before viewing a lineup?
Why is it important for the eyewitness to not feel compelled to make an identification from the lineup?
Why is it important for the eyewitness to not feel compelled to make an identification from the lineup?
What is stressed as being equally important as identifying the perpetrator?
What is stressed as being equally important as identifying the perpetrator?
What should the eyewitness do after receiving lineup instructions?
What should the eyewitness do after receiving lineup instructions?
Which of the following is NOT emphasized as part of administering a photo lineup?
Which of the following is NOT emphasized as part of administering a photo lineup?
What should the lineup administrator do if the eyewitness refuses to sign the document?
What should the lineup administrator do if the eyewitness refuses to sign the document?
What is the guidance regarding feedback from the lineup administrator to the victim/witness about their decision?
What is the guidance regarding feedback from the lineup administrator to the victim/witness about their decision?
How should the deputy/detective handle the accuracy of the match of the victim/witness's prior description to the suspect selected?
How should the deputy/detective handle the accuracy of the match of the victim/witness's prior description to the suspect selected?
What is done with all photo lineups and the signed Photo Lineup Administration Form?
What is done with all photo lineups and the signed Photo Lineup Administration Form?
When is a peer review of a photo lineup completed?
When is a peer review of a photo lineup completed?
What action is taken if a photo lineup is the sole source of identification or probable cause?
What action is taken if a photo lineup is the sole source of identification or probable cause?
What happens if an eyewitness refuses to sign the document acknowledging receipt of the instructions?
What happens if an eyewitness refuses to sign the document acknowledging receipt of the instructions?
What is the policy of the agency regarding live lineups?
What is the policy of the agency regarding live lineups?
Who is responsible for conducting a lineup?
Who is responsible for conducting a lineup?
What is the purpose of a photo lineup?
What is the purpose of a photo lineup?
When does a show-up identification take place?
When does a show-up identification take place?
Who is considered an eyewitness?
Who is considered an eyewitness?
What is the role of an independent administrator in eyewitness identification?
What is the role of an independent administrator in eyewitness identification?
According to the policy, what does an agency refer to?
According to the policy, what does an agency refer to?
What is a show-up identification?
What is a show-up identification?
In what circumstance is a photo lineup administered?
In what circumstance is a photo lineup administered?
What is the composition of a photo lineup?
What is the composition of a photo lineup?
Which factor determines the order of photographs in a lineup?
Which factor determines the order of photographs in a lineup?
When should video or audio recording be used during a photo lineup?
When should video or audio recording be used during a photo lineup?
How many victims or eyewitnesses should be shown a lineup at a time?
How many victims or eyewitnesses should be shown a lineup at a time?
Who must conduct the lineup?
Who must conduct the lineup?
What is the purpose of using an independent administrator when conducting a lineup?
What is the purpose of using an independent administrator when conducting a lineup?
When can an alternative method be utilized in conducting a lineup?
When can an alternative method be utilized in conducting a lineup?
What precautions must be taken if an alternative method is used in a lineup?
What precautions must be taken if an alternative method is used in a lineup?
What precautionary instructions should be given to witnesses before a show-up identification?
What precautionary instructions should be given to witnesses before a show-up identification?
What is the purpose of transporting the victim/witness to view a suspect in a show-up identification?
What is the purpose of transporting the victim/witness to view a suspect in a show-up identification?
Why are show-up identifications conducted consecutively and not concurrently?
Why are show-up identifications conducted consecutively and not concurrently?
What is the purpose of asking eyewitnesses to state how certain they are of any identification, in their own words?
What is the purpose of asking eyewitnesses to state how certain they are of any identification, in their own words?
Why should eyewitnesses not discuss the identification procedure or its results with other eyewitnesses involved in the case?
Why should eyewitnesses not discuss the identification procedure or its results with other eyewitnesses involved in the case?
What is the main reason for the cautionary instructions given to eyewitnesses before viewing a suspect in a show-up identification?
What is the main reason for the cautionary instructions given to eyewitnesses before viewing a suspect in a show-up identification?
What distinguishes a show-up identification from other identification procedures?
What distinguishes a show-up identification from other identification procedures?
Why are show-up identifications preferable to other identification methods in some cases?
Why are show-up identifications preferable to other identification methods in some cases?
How does asking eyewitnesses to state their level of confidence help the identification process?
How does asking eyewitnesses to state their level of confidence help the identification process?
