Document Consent to Participate Witnesses should then be asked to read the following additional paragraph and sign and date below. I have read these instructions, or they have been read to me, and I understand the instructions. I am prepared to review the photographs, and I will follow the instructions provided on this form. Some witnesses may decline to sign. When a witness declines to sign, it is sufficient for the investigating officer to document that the witness was appropriately instructed. Presentation of Photographs Present each photo to the witness separately (one at a time), in order. When the witness is finished viewing the photo, have the witness hand the photo back. Question Witness After the witness has looked at a photo and handed it back to you, this ask: “Is the person you saw [insert description of act here]?" If the witness answers "Yes," ask the witness, your own words, can you describe how certain “In you are?” Document Witness’s Responses Document the response using the own words. Have the witness’s witness’s witness complete the appropriate section of the Witness Certification Statement to reflect the outcome of the procedure. Show All Photographs Even if the witness makes an identification, show the witness the next photo until you have gone through all the photographs. If a witness asks why he or she must view the rest of the photos, despite already making an identification, simply tell the witness that to assure objectivity and reliability, the witness is required to view all of the photographs. Avoid Feedback During the Procedure Do not give the witness any feedback regarding the individual selected or comment on the outcome of the identification procedure in any way. Be aware that witnesses may perceive such things as unintentional voice inflection or prolonged eye contact, in addition to off-hand words or phrases, as messages
Document Consent to Participate Witnesses should then be asked to read the following additional paragraph and sign and date below. I have read these instructions, or they have been read to me, and I understand the instructions. I am prepared to review the photographs, and I will follow the instructions provided on this form. Some witnesses may decline to sign. When a witness declines to sign, it is sufficient for the investigating officer to document that the witness was appropriately instructed. Presentation of Photographs Present each photo to the witness separately (one at a time), in order. When the witness is finished viewing the photo, have the witness hand the photo back. Question Witness After the witness has looked at a photo and handed it back to you, ask: “Is this the person you saw [insert description of act here]?" If the witness answers "Yes," ask the witness, “In your own words, can you describe how certain you are?” Document Witness’s Responses Document the witness’s response using the witness’s own words. Have the witness complete the appropriate section of the Witness Certification Statement to reflect the outcome of the procedure. Show All Photographs Even if the witness makes an identification, show the witness the next photo until you have gone through all the photographs. If a witness asks why he or she must view the rest of the photos, despite already making an identification, simply tell the witness that to assure objectivity and reliability, the witness is required to view all of the photographs. Avoid Feedback During the Procedure Do not give the witness any feedback regarding the individual selected or comment on the outcome of the identification procedure in any way. Be aware that witnesses may perceive such things as unintentional voice inflection or prolonged eye contact, in addition to off-hand words or phrases, as messages
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