1. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Eyewitness Identification Georgia Public Safety Training Center 1000 Indian Springs Drive Forsyth, GA 31029

2. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act A Resolution A Resolution Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Chapter 1 Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Chapter 1 Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Chapter 4 Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Chapter 4

3. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act

4. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act

5. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act

6. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS PEACE OFFICER PEACE OFFICER

7. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS IN-SERVICE IN-SERVICE

8. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS SUSPECT SUSPECT

9. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR

10. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS NEUTRAL INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR NEUTRAL INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR

11. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS SIMULTANEOUS IDENTIFICATION SIMULTANEOUS IDENTIFICATION

12. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS SEQUENTIAL IDENTIFICAION SEQUENTIAL IDENTIFICAION

13. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS SHOWUP SHOWUP

14. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS PHYSICAL LINEUP PHYSICAL LINEUP

15. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS PHOTOGRAPHIC LINEUP PHOTOGRAPHIC LINEUP

16. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia TERMS FILLER FILLER

17. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Georgia Peace Officers OCGA Title 35-8-9 OCGA Title 35-8-9 Basic course of instruction

18. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Georgia Law Enforcement Handbook Criminal Law & Procedure Chapter 6, Pre-Trial Identification Chapter 6, Pre-Trial Identification

19. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act

20. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Georgia Law Enforcement Handbook Criminal Law & Procedure Pre-Trial Identification Pre-Trial Identification Chapter 6-4 Lineups (Physical Lineup) Chapter 6-4 Lineups (Physical Lineup)

21. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Georgia Law Enforcement Handbook Criminal Law & Procedure Pre-Trial Identification Pre-Trial Identification Chapter 6-4 Lineups (Physical Lineup) Chapter 6-4 Lineups (Physical Lineup)

22. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Georgia Law Enforcement Handbook Criminal Law & Procedure Pre-Trial Identification Pre-Trial Identification Chapter 6-5 Showups Chapter 6-5 Showups

23. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act

24. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Georgia Law Enforcement Handbook Criminal Law & Procedure Pre-Trial Identification Pre-Trial Identification Chapter 6-6 Picture Identification (Photographic Lineup) Chapter 6-6 Picture Identification (Photographic Lineup)

25. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act

26. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Georgia Law Enforcement Handbook Criminal Law & Procedure Pre-Trial Identification Pre-Trial Identification Chapter 6-7 Presence of counsel Chapter 6-7 Presence of counsel

27. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Accuracy Enhancement Act

28. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Interviewing Eyewitnesses INTERVIEWING INTERVIEWING

29. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Interviewing Eyewitnesses INTERVIEWING INTERVIEWING

30. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Preparation Preparation Presentation Presentation Preservation Preservation

31. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Preparation & Presentation Preparation & Presentation Showups Showups

32. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Preparation Preparation Showups Showups

33. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Presentation Presentation Showups Showups

34. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Preservation Preservation Showups Showups

35. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Preservation Preservation Showups Showups

36. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Preparation Preparation Physical lineups Physical lineups Photographic lineups Photographic lineups

37. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups Legal considerations Legal considerations

38. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups Include only one suspect in each identification procedure Include only one suspect in each identification procedure

39. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups Include at least five fillers Include at least five fillers

40. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups Select fillers who generally fit the witnesss description of the perpetrator. Select fillers who generally fit the witnesss description of the perpetrator.

41. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups Complete uniformity of features in not required Complete uniformity of features in not required

42. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups Place suspects in different positions in each lineup. Place suspects in different positions in each lineup.

43. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups When showing a new suspect, avoid reusing fillers in lineups shown to the same witness When showing a new suspect, avoid reusing fillers in lineups shown to the same witness

44. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups Ensure that no writings are markings concerning previous arrest (s) will be visible to the witness Ensure that no writings are markings concerning previous arrest (s) will be visible to the witness

45. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups View lineup once completed to ensure that the suspect does not unduly stand out. View lineup once completed to ensure that the suspect does not unduly stand out.

46. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PREPARATION Composing Lineups Composing Lineups Preserve the presentation order Preserve the presentation order

47. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Presentation Presentation Physical lineups Physical lineups Photographic lineups Photographic lineups

48. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Neutral Independent Administrator

49. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Presentation Presentation Physical lineups Physical lineups Photographic lineups Photographic lineups

50. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Prior to beginning a physical lineup, the administrator should instruct all those present not to suggest in any way the position or identity of he suspect in the lineup Prior to beginning a physical lineup, the administrator should instruct all those present not to suggest in any way the position or identity of he suspect in the lineup

51. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Advise the witness that he/she will be asked to view a group of individuals Advise the witness that he/she will be asked to view a group of individuals

52. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Advise the witness that he/she does not have to make an identification, and the identification procedure is important to the investigation whether or not an identification is made Advise the witness that he/she does not have to make an identification, and the identification procedure is important to the investigation whether or not an identification is made

53. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Advise the witness that it is just as important to clear innocent persons from suspicion as to identify guilty parties Advise the witness that it is just as important to clear innocent persons from suspicion as to identify guilty parties

54. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Advise the witness that the individuals depicted in the physical lineup may not appear exactly as the witness observed on the date of the crime because features such as hairstyles and facial hair are subject to change Advise the witness that the individuals depicted in the physical lineup may not appear exactly as the witness observed on the date of the crime because features such as hairstyles and facial hair are subject to change

55. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Advise the witness that the perpetrator may or may not be among those shown in the physical lineup Advise the witness that the perpetrator may or may not be among those shown in the physical lineup

56. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Advise the witness that regardless of whether an identification is made, law enforcement will continue to investigate the crime Advise the witness that regardless of whether an identification is made, law enforcement will continue to investigate the crime

57. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Confirm that the witness understands the lineup procedure Confirm that the witness understands the lineup procedure

58. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Advise the witness not to discuss the identification procedure or its results with other witnesses involved in the case and discourage contact with the media Advise the witness not to discuss the identification procedure or its results with other witnesses involved in the case and discourage contact with the media

59. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION ADVISORY STATEMENT ADVISORY STATEMENT Physical lineup Physical lineup

60. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia ADVISORY STATEMENT

61. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups If an identification is made, advise the witness to give feedback in his/her own words regarding his/her level of confidence at the time of the identification If an identification is made, advise the witness to give feedback in his/her own words regarding his/her level of confidence at the time of the identification

62. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Simultaneous v Sequential

63. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Simultaneous Simultaneous

64. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Simultaneous Simultaneous Presenting the Individuals Presenting the Individuals

65. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Sequential Sequential

66. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Physical lineups Physical lineups Sequential Sequential Presenting the Individuals Presenting the Individuals

67. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photograph lineups Photograph lineups Advise the witness that he/she will be asked to view a group of photographs Advise the witness that he/she will be asked to view a group of photographs

68. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photograph lineups Photograph lineups Advise the witness that he/she does not have to make an identification, and the identification procedure is important to the investigation whether or not an identification is made Advise the witness that he/she does not have to make an identification, and the identification procedure is important to the investigation whether or not an identification is made

69. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photograph lineups Photograph lineups Advise the witness that it is just as important to clear innocent persons from suspicion as to identify guilty parties Advise the witness that it is just as important to clear innocent persons from suspicion as to identify guilty parties

70. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photograph lineups Photograph lineups Advise the witness that the individuals depicted in the physical lineup may not appear exactly as the witness observed on the date of the crime because features such as hairstyles and facial hair are subject to change Advise the witness that the individuals depicted in the physical lineup may not appear exactly as the witness observed on the date of the crime because features such as hairstyles and facial hair are subject to change

71. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photograph lineups Photograph lineups Advise the witness that the perpetrator may or may not be among those shown in the photograph lineup Advise the witness that the perpetrator may or may not be among those shown in the photograph lineup

72. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photograph lineups Photograph lineups Advise the witness that regardless of whether an identification is made, law enforcement will continue to investigate the crime Advise the witness that regardless of whether an identification is made, law enforcement will continue to investigate the crime

73. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photograph lineups Photograph lineups Confirm that the witness understands the lineup procedure Confirm that the witness understands the lineup procedure

74. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photograph lineups Photograph lineups Advise the witness not to discuss the identification procedure or its results with other witnesses involved in the case and discourage contact with the media Advise the witness not to discuss the identification procedure or its results with other witnesses involved in the case and discourage contact with the media

75. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION ADVISORY STATEMENT ADVISORY STATEMENT Photograph lineup Photograph lineup

76. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia ADVISORY STATEMENT

77. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photograph lineups Photograph lineups If an identification is made, advise the witness to give feedback in his/her own words regarding his/her level of confidence at the time of the identification If an identification is made, advise the witness to give feedback in his/her own words regarding his/her level of confidence at the time of the identification

78. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photographic lineups Photographic lineups Simultaneous Simultaneous

79. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photographic lineups Photographic lineups Sequential Sequential

80. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESENTATION Photographic lineups Photographic lineups Sequential Sequential Presenting the photographs Presenting the photographs

81. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia Witness Identification Preservation Preservation Showups Showups Physical lineups Physical lineups Photographic lineups Photographic lineups

82. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION Documenting Identification Results Documenting Identification Results Document both identification and non-identification results including the witnesss own words regarding how sure he/she is. Document both identification and non-identification results including the witnesss own words regarding how sure he/she is.

83. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION Documenting Identification Results Documenting Identification Results Ensure results are signed and dated by the witness Ensure results are signed and dated by the witness

84. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION Documenting Identification Results Documenting Identification Results Ensure that no materials indicating previous identification results are visible to the witness Ensure that no materials indicating previous identification results are visible to the witness

85. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION Documenting Identification Results Documenting Identification Results Ensure that the witness does not write on or mark materials that will be used in other identification procedures Ensure that the witness does not write on or mark materials that will be used in other identification procedures

86. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION LINEUPS LINEUPS Document any identification results and witnesss statement of certainty Document any identification results and witnesss statement of certainty

87. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION LINEUPS LINEUPS Document the lineup Document the lineup Identification of lineup participants and sources used Identification of lineup participants and sources used Names of all persons present Names of all persons present Date and time the procedure was conducted Date and time the procedure was conducted

88. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION PHYSICAL LINEUPS PHYSICAL LINEUPS Documenting the participants Documenting the participants

89. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION

90. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION LINEUPS LINEUPS Document the lineup by photo or video whenever possible Document the lineup by photo or video whenever possible

91. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION LINEUPS LINEUPS Advise the witness not to discuss the identification procedure or its results with other witnesses involved in the case and discourage contact with the media Advise the witness not to discuss the identification procedure or its results with other witnesses involved in the case and discourage contact with the media

92. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION

93. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia PRESERVATION FOLLOW UP FOLLOW UP

94. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia AGENCY POLICY

95. 1/13/2014 Georgia Public Safety Training Center Forsyth, Georgia IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY FOLDER