Which identification procedure involves multiple individuals viewed by a witness?

Which identification procedure involves multiple individuals viewed by a witness?

• A. An identification procedure involving multiple individuals viewed by a witness.
• B. A process where a witness views a single suspect in isolation.
• C. A method of collecting fingerprints from a scene.
• D. A procedure for issuing a search warrant.

Answer: (A)

Lineups are used for eyewitness identification by presenting several individuals to a witness so they can choose who, if anyone, resembles the person who committed the crime. This setup allows the witness to compare memory against multiple people and is designed to reduce bias when conducted properly (with similar-appearance fillers and neutral instructions). Showing a single suspect in isolation isn’t a lineup and can increase misidentification. Fingerprint collection and obtaining a search warrant are different processes—physical evidence and legal procedures, not a witness identifying multiple people.

Lineups are used for eyewitness identification by presenting several individuals to a witness so they can choose who, if anyone, resembles the person who committed the crime. This setup allows the witness to compare memory against multiple people and is designed to reduce bias when conducted properly (with similar-appearance fillers and neutral instructions). Showing a single suspect in isolation isn’t a lineup and can increase misidentification. Fingerprint collection and obtaining a search warrant are different processes—physical evidence and legal procedures, not a witness identifying multiple people.