The Court Years, 1939-1975

The Court Years, 1939-1975
Author: William Orville Douglas
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Total Pages: 468
Release: 1981
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780394749020

Identifying the Culprit

Identifying the Culprit
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2015-01-16
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0309310628

Identifying the Culprit: Assessing Eyewitness Identification makes the case that better data collection and research on eyewitness identification, new law enforcement training protocols, standardized procedures for administering line-ups, and improvements in the handling of eyewitness identification in court can increase the chances that accurate identifications are made. This report explains the science that has emerged during the past 30 years on eyewitness identifications and identifies best practices in eyewitness procedures for the law enforcement community and in the presentation of eyewitness evidence in the courtroom. In order to continue the advancement of eyewitness identification research, the report recommends a focused research agenda.