Using less similar faces in ID parades helps witnesses study shows

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Using less similar faces in ID parades helps witnesses study shows

The counterintuitive technique improves eyewitness performance by about 10 per cent.

Date - 19th February 2021
By - Gary Mason

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Experts have devised a new approach to selecting photos for police identity parades that helps witnesses recognise offenders more reliably. In a typical police line-up, one photo of the suspect is displayed, plus photos of five or more...

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