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1
Q

What are the four methods of identification?

A

Formal -ID parade -photo montage
Voice
Finger, palm, foot prints
Forensic examination

2
Q

6 good reasons not to follow a formal procedure

A

The suspect refuses to take part
The suspect has a singular appearance
The suspect has substantially changed their appearance after the offence occurred
No officer involved in the investigation or the prosecution of the offence could have reasonable anticipated that identification would be an issue
An identification of the suspect was made to an officer soon after the offence was reported and in the course of the initial investigation
An identification of the suspect was made to an officer after a chance meeting between the person who made the identification and the suspect.