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WSSU Identification of Suspects in Criminal Investigations Discussion

 

As we have discussed in the chapter, there are several avenues to identify a suspect or suspects in criminal investigations.  Fingerprinting, DNA evidence, and identifications from eyewitnesses by way of show-ups, photo lineups, etc. 

After watching the video, what are some takeaways that will help prevent this from happening while conducting an investigation? How can these issues/concerns be avoided to not interrupt someone’s life? How would you feel as a detective putting someone in prison for something they didn’t do and what would you do to rectify the situation? How would you feel as a victim, accusing someone wrongfully?