You Work for a Police Department in a Major City

question 83

Essay

You work for a police department in a major city. A brutal crime has just been committed and the only witness is a five-year-old boy. Discuss concerns that you might have over the accuracy of the boy's testimony. Then describe ways that you might use to improve the accuracy of the child's recollection.

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Definitions:

Oculomotor Nerve

The third cranial nerve, responsible for controlling most of the eye's movements and pupil constriction.

Patient Look

The appearance or demeanor of a patient, often considered in a clinical context to assist in diagnosis or gauge well-being.

Superiorly and Inferiorly

Terms used to describe a position above (superiorly) or below (inferiorly) a reference point in the body.

Sternocleidomastoid

A major muscle in the neck that facilitates various movements, including rotation and flexion of the head.