CFA Standards Manual Fourth Edition - Okaloosa County Sheriff's ...

StandardReviewmethods18.16 M A written directive establishes procedures forconducting showups as a type of eyewitnessIidentification, to include the following:A. Circumstances when a showup may be conducted; IB. Limitations to reduce the suggestiveness of ashowup;IC. Standard instructions to be used by the investigatorconducting the showup to instruct the witness prior Ito the procedure;D. A direction to the investigator(s) conducting theshowup to avoid any conduct that might directly orindirectly influence the witness’ decision, and toavoid any comments or actions that suggest theIwitness did or did not identify the suspect when theshowup is completed;E. Discerning the level of confidence in an identificationas expressed by the witness; andIF. Documenting the procedure and outcome of theshowup, including noting the witness’ response and Iexact words.Compliance keysWritten directive addressingelements of the standard.QtyinitialQtyreaccred1 1Assessor GuidelinesAccreditation Manager NotesCFA 3.0 – None Change notice 4.0.21 02/03/201118:13June 2012