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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.

Using less similar faces in ID parades helps witnesses study shows

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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