Forensic Facial Analysis

Title
Forensic Facial Analysis
Publication Date
2014
Author(s)
Evison, Martin
Editor
Editor(s): Gerben Bruinsma & David Weisburd
Type of document
Entry In Reference Work
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Springer
Place of publication
New York, United States of America
Edition
1
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4614-5690-2_170
UNE publication id
une:20664
Abstract
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, digital cameras, webcams, and mobile devices are the source of a burgeoning number of facial images used in criminal investigations and prosecutions. Given the significance of facial identification to the courts - as well as to cases involving questioned identity documents and border control and immigration disputes - it is important that the strengths and weaknesses of methods used are properly understood. Identification of an alleged offender is fundamental to the judicial process. Courts rely heavily on eyewitness evidence of identification, and they continue to do so where facial images are concerned. Evidence of identification, however, is widely acknowledged to be problematic. Procedures and processes intended to make identification more reliable - whether for use in investigation or in court - are perennial challenges.
Link
Citation
Encyclopedia of criminology and criminal justice, v.4, p. 1713-1729
ISBN
9781461456896
9781461456902
Start page
1713
End page
1729

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