Evaluating the utility of facial identification information: Accuracy versus precision

Facial identification evidence obtained from eyewitnesses, such as person descriptions and facial composites, plays a fundamental role in criminal investigations and is regularly regarded as valuable evidence for apprehending and prosecuting perpetrators. However, the reliability of such facial ide...

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Main Authors: Kyra Scott, Colin Tredoux, Alicia Nortje
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2023-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/12067