The 1999 publication Eyewitness Evidence: A Guide for Law Enforcement is available at this link.
Law enforcement analysts rely on witnesses information, because a great deal of the information we analyze comes from eyewitnesses. Good analysis depends on good information. Understanding the issues surrounding witnesses can help us improve our critical thinking about the information we have, and possibly improve information gathering in our agencies.
Eyewitnesses frequently play a vital role in uncovering the truth about a crime. The evidence they provide can be critical in identifying, charging, and ultimately convicting suspected criminals. That is why it is absolutely essential that eyewitness evidence be accurate and reliable. One way of ensuring we, as investigators, obtain the most accurate and reliable evidence from eyewitnesses is to follow sound protocols in our investigations.
Resources:
Chatham IL Police How to Be a Good Witness
CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT HOW TO BE A GOOD WITNESS
Kent County Sheriff Department's Crime Prevention- A Good Witness
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