Suggestive procedures by police that can increase witness confidence have not been found to increase witness accuracy.

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Studies have found that suggestive procedures such as showing witnesses only one photo or suggesting a suspect's identity can increase witness confidence but not necessarily accuracy. In fact, these procedures can lead to a higher likelihood of misidentification. Therefore, it is important for police to use non-suggestive, unbiased procedures when obtaining witness testimony.

Suggestive Procedures by Police That Can Increase Witness Confidence Have