Discuss the Levels of Law Enforcement and the Various Types

question 8

Essay

Discuss the levels of law enforcement and the various types and functions of officers at each level.

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Definitions:

False Identification

The incorrect recognition or representation of oneself or another person, either intentionally or accidentally.

Incorrect Rejection

When a witness fails to identify the suspect in a target-present lineup.

Venire

A legal term referring to the panel of potential jurors from which a jury is selected.

Estimator Variables

Characteristics of the witness, the crime, and the witness’s testimony that are not under the control of the justice system but that may provide information about the likely accuracy of an eyewitness identification.