police line-up

A police line-up is a procedure used to identify a suspect in a criminal case. It involves presenting a group of people, called fillers or foils, along with the suspect, to a witness or victim. The witness observes the group and indicates if they recognize the suspect as the person who committed the crime. The line-up can be done visually (photos) or in person. Proper procedures ensure fairness and reliability, helping distinguish the actual perpetrator from innocent individuals, and are crucial for collecting admissible evidence in court.