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SENSITIVE Manl-ID: LHBSAP1 LEGAL HANDBOOK FOR SPECIAL AGENTS PART 1 nl SECTION 6. EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION keEEEDte: 04/28/1978 MCRT#: 0 Div: D9 Cav: SecCls: 6-1 IN GENERAL |The use of an eyewitness identification technique implicates a variety of constitutional as well as polic considerations. The guidelines which follow have two important purposes: to assure the admissibility and credibility of eyewitness identification testimony and to make certain that all identifications are the product of the honest, independent recollection jof the witness. - KEEEEDte: 07/26/1999 MCRT#: 915 Div: D9 Cav: SecCls: |6-1.1 Initial Description The initial description of the subject obtained from the witness should be as detailed as possible. Information obtained should include as many details as possible regarding th physical characteristics and clothing of the suspect. This inital description is an essential part of any subsequent line p- | *keEEEDte: 01/30/1997 MCRT#: 583 Div: D9 Cav: SecCls: 6-2 LINEUPS *kkBEFDLEe: 10/27/1978 MCRT#: 0 Div: D9 Cav: SecCls: 6-2.1 When Conducted A lineup should be held only when clearly npcessary. Such a case is one in which identification by a witness is alcritical factor, and the witness is so unfamiliar with the accused that identification is uncertain. Other significant factors which may be considered by the Agent in making a determination of whether to conduct a Lineup are the following: (1) Other Evidence - If the government pospesses a significant amount of other evidence, such as an admission of a codefendant, a confession, or physical evidence, eyewitness identification may be unnecessary and consideration should be given to foregoing a lineup. This is especially true when the eyewitness’ recollection is weak. SENSITIVE P 1 Printed: 08/20/2003 06:43:34 age a