Identifying suspects correctly is a key part of building a solid case. Whether it’s an in-field show-up, a photo array, or a line-up, understanding the rules helps ensure the process is fair and your case stands up in court. This class covers what you need to know to handle these procedures effectively.

In Identifying Suspects, you’ll learn the legal requirements, best practices, and common pitfalls for in-field show-ups, six-pack photo arrays, and line-ups. We’ll use real examples to help you apply these principles in the field.

What You’ll Learn

  • Legal Rules for In-Field Show-Ups
    Get a clear understanding of how in-field show-ups work, what’s allowed, and how to keep them fair.

  • Avoiding Overly Suggestive Procedures
    Learn how courts evaluate whether an identification procedure is too suggestive, and how to avoid mistakes that could throw out a case.

  • Best Practices for Photo Arrays
    Know how to build and present a photo array that’s reliable and legally sound.

  • Police Demands and Suspect Cooperation
    Understand what you can and cannot demand from a suspect during identification, and how to handle uncooperative behavior.

By the end of this class, you’ll be ready to run identification procedures that meet legal standards and hold up in court. You’ll have the skills to make sure your cases stay strong and fair.


Certificate: 1 Hour

Credit: In-service credit available in many states

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Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome to Blue to Gold University

    • Course Introduction

    • Meet Your Instructor

    • Questions and Technical Support
  2. 2

    • Introduction

    • Fundamentals

    • Lineups

    • Photo Arrays

    • In-Field Show-ups

    • Voice Identifications

    • Handwriting Identifications

    • Miscellaneous Identification
  3. 3

    • Assessment
  4. 4

    • Course Outline

    • Presentation PDF

    • Case Law

    • Search & Siezure Survival Guide eBook
  5. 5

    • Identifying Suspects 12-06-2023

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

Identifying Suspects

Larry Green

Very helpful learning case law and how to apply in different situations. Instructor was well prepared and very knowledgeable. Thank you!!

Very helpful learning case law and how to apply in different situations. Instructor was well prepared and very knowledgeable. Thank you!!

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5 star rating

Great Presentation

Robert Selsor Jr.

Very informative and kept my attention during the entire training.

Very informative and kept my attention during the entire training.

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4 star rating

This class was great

Humberto Martinez

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

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5 star rating

Identifying Suspects

Randall Mansfield

Very valuable training.

Very valuable training.

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Identifying Suspects

Barry Lewis

Great info and presentation

Great info and presentation

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