Which of the following is one way to reduce the likelihood a witness to a crime will pick an innocent person from a police photo lineup?
A) Make sure the investigator asking the witness questions knows which photo is of the suspect.
B) Tell the witness that the person who committed the crime is definitely one of the people in the photos.
C) Show the photos one at a time, not all at once.
D) Tell the witness that they have to pick someone, even if they are unsure.

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Showing photos one at a time, rather than all at once, reduces the risk of witnesses feeling pressured to pick someone from the lineup, which can lead to false identifications. This method also encourages witnesses to take their time and carefully consider each photo before making a decision. The other options listed (A, B, and D) are all problematic and could contribute to false identifications.

Which of the Following Is One Way to Reduce the Likelihood