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Using image manipulation to construct fair lineups: the case of the buddy holly glasses.(constructing and administering)
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Canadian Journal of Police and Security Services
- Article date:
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March 22, 2006
- Author:
- MacLin, M. Kimberly; MacLin, Otto H.; Albrechtsen, Justin
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ABSTRACT
Constructing and administering lineups is a necessary and important part of police practice. Guidelines for outlining proper procedures have been put forth by the U. S. Department of Justice, and many police departments are making efforts to comply. However, practical difficulties can arise in choosing appropriate photographs for use as lineup fillers. In the current case, a lineup was presented to us for consultation and evaluation. The lineup showed six White males with glasses; five of the males had wire-rimmed glasses and one male (the suspect) had thick, dark-rimmed glasses. The witness's description indicated that the perpetrator had "Buddy Holly" glasses. ...