Folder Shuffle Method A method of administering a photo array such that the – administrator cannot see or track which photograph is being presented to the witness until after the procedure is completed. This method is employed when a blind procedure is not possible. Non-suspect photographs or persons. Fillers are selected to both fit the Fillers – description of the perpetrator provided by the witness and to ensure that no individual or photo stands out. Illiterate Person An individual who speaks and understands English but cannot – read and write in English. Interpreter An interpreter is a person who is fluent in English and the language of – the witness victim and who facilitates communication between two parties in two or different languages. The term includes persons who facilitate communication with persons who are deaf, hearing impaired, or speaking impaired. Live lineup identification procedure in which a group of persons is displayed – An to the witness or victim in order to identify or exclude the suspect. Person with Limited English Proficiency An individual who is unable to – communicate effectively in English with a level of fluency that is typical of native English speakers. Such a person may have difficulty speaking, reading, or writing in English and includes persons who can comprehend English, but are physically unable to talk or write. Photo Array An identification procedure in which a series of photographs is – displayed to the witness or victim in order to identify or exclude the suspect. Sequential Live Lineup or Photo Array An identification procedure in which – the persons in the live lineup or the photographs in the photo array are displayed one by one (sequentially). Show-up An identification procedure in which a single suspect is shown to a – victim or witness soon after the commission of a crime for the purpose of identifying or eliminating the suspect as the perpetrator. Witness Certification Statement A written statement that is read out loud to the – witness or victim describing the procedures of the identification process. Selecting the Best Identification Method Photo arrays are preferred over other techniques because: (a) they can be controlled better, (b) nervousness can be minimized, and (c) they are easier to manage logistically.
Folder Shuffle Method – A method of administering a photo array such that the administrator cannot see or track which photograph is being presented to the witness until after the procedure is completed. This method is employed when a blind procedure is not possible. Fillers – Non-suspect photographs or persons. Fillers are selected to both fit the description of the perpetrator provided by the witness and to ensure that no individual or photo stands out. Illiterate Person – An individual who speaks and understands English but cannot read and write in English. Interpreter – An interpreter is a person who is fluent in English and the language of the witness or victim and who facilitates communication between two parties in two different languages. The term includes persons who facilitate communication with persons who are deaf, hearing impaired, or speaking impaired. Live lineup – An identification procedure in which a group of persons is displayed to the witness or victim in order to identify or exclude the suspect. Person with Limited English Proficiency – An individual who is unable to communicate effectively in English with a level of fluency that is typical of native English speakers. Such a person may have difficulty speaking, reading, or writing in English and includes persons who can comprehend English, but are physically unable to talk or write. Photo Array – An identification procedure in which a series of photographs is displayed to the witness or victim in order to identify or exclude the suspect. Sequential Live Lineup or Photo Array – An identification procedure in which the persons in the live lineup or the photographs in the photo array are displayed one by one (sequentially). Show-up – An identification procedure in which a single suspect is shown to a victim or witness soon after the commission of a crime for the purpose of identifying or eliminating the suspect as the perpetrator. Witness Certification Statement – A written statement that is read out loud to the witness or victim describing the procedures of the identification process. Selecting the Best Identification Method Photo arrays are preferred over other techniques because: (a) they can be controlled better, (b) nervousness can be minimized, and (c) they are easier to manage logistically.
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