What recommendations do psychologists offer concerning best ways for the police to conduct suspect lineups?
What will be an ideal response?
Tell the witness that the guilty person might not be in the lineup. The officer administering the lineup should be blind to which person the police suspect. If the witness mentions a distinguishing feature (such as a scar or a mustache), all members of the lineup should have that feature. The police should postpone as long as possible telling the witness whether he/she chose someone that the police suspected. Ask the witness to state a percentage of confidence that any suspect is guilty, rather than a definite yes or no. Ideally, the police should present suspects one at a time, requesting a yes/no decision on each one rather than an opportunity to choose the best choice available.
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