Which are considered suspect identification types?

• A. Lineup, show up, photographic ID
• B. Interrogation, confession
• C. Search and seizure
• D. Arrest and charge

Answer: (A)

The fundamental idea is how suspects are identified using specific methods. The valid suspect identification methods are lineup, show up, and photographic identification. A lineup involves presenting a group of individuals to a witness, with the suspect included, to see who the witness identifies as the perpetrator. A show up is when a single person is shown to the witness—usually shortly after the incident and near the scene—to determine if that person is the suspect; it’s quicker but can be more suggestive. Photographic identification uses a set of photos (a photo lineup) for the witness to identify the suspect.

Interrogation and confession focus on questioning a person and obtaining a confession, not on identifying who committed the crime. Search and seizure are about obtaining evidence through investigation, not identification. Arrest and charge are actions taken after an identification or probable cause, not identification methods.