Chapter 5: Eyewitness Testimony

Question 1

List correct and incorrect decisions of target present lineups and whether police know them.

Answer 1

Correct identification (correct, unknown), False rejection (incorrect, unknown), Foil identification (incorrect, known)

Question 2

List the correct and incorrect decisions for target absent lineups and if police knows them

Answer 2

Correct rejection (correct, unknown), false identification (incorrect, unknown), foil identification (incorrect, known)

Question 3

Make 5 recommendations for lineup procedures.

Answer 3

Sequential
Photo
Same clothing
Match description
Make sure the police officer presenting does not know which is suspect either
Collect confidence right away