ABSTRACT

The police generally use three methods in witness identification of suspects: lineups, showups, and photographic identifications. In a lineup, a victim or a witness to a crime is shown several possible suspects at the police station for identification. In a showup, only one suspect is shown to the witness or victim. This usually takes place at the scene of the crime and immediately following the arrest of the suspect. In photographic identification, the police show photographs of possible suspects to the victim or witnesses.