What is a familiarization photo?

What is a familiarization photo?

• A. Photo of a suspect not present at the scene who is known to and identified by the victim or witness as the offender. Used to verify ID to assure correct person is subject of investigation
• B. A photo of a crime scene
• C. A mug shot taken after arrest
• D. A photo of the victim

Answer: (A)

A familiarization photo is a photo shown to a victim or witness of an event to help identify a suspect who is not present at the scene. The idea is to verify that the person depicted is the offender and thus ensure the correct individual is the subject of the investigation. This type of photo is used early in an investigation to test recognition and prevent misidentification. It is not a photo of the crime scene, not a mug shot taken after an arrest, and not a photo of the victim.

A familiarization photo is a photo shown to a victim or witness of an event to help identify a suspect who is not present at the scene. The idea is to verify that the person depicted is the offender and thus ensure the correct individual is the subject of the investigation. This type of photo is used early in an investigation to test recognition and prevent misidentification. It is not a photo of the crime scene, not a mug shot taken after an arrest, and not a photo of the victim.