Macon County Law Enforcement Center (MCLC) Comprehensive State Practice Exam

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True or False: Multiple witnesses can be shown a line-up at the same time.

True
False
Only if they are family members
True, but only with adult witnesses

The correct answer is: False

In law enforcement procedures, it is important to ensure that the identification process is fair and unbiased. When multiple witnesses are shown a line-up simultaneously, it can lead to the potential for contamination of their testimonies and influence their individual identifications. This interference can occur if one witness sees another witness identifying a suspect, leading them to unconsciously align their own identification with that of their peer, rather than relying solely on their own recollection. To maintain the integrity of the identification process, it is standard practice to show witnesses line-ups sequentially. This allows each individual witness to make an independent identification without the risk of being influenced by the decisions of others present, increasing the reliability and credibility of their testimonies. Thus, the statement that multiple witnesses can be shown a line-up at the same time is false.