How reliable is eyewitness testimony?

The video explores the reliability of eyewitness testimony, highlighting its potential for error due to psychological phenomena. It presents evidence from lab and field studies, as well as DNA exonerations, showing that mistaken identifications are common. Despite its unreliability, eyewitness testimony remains crucial in the justice system. Efforts to improve its accuracy include refining lineup procedures and identifying behavioral markers of mistaken identification. Police departments are adopting these research-based reforms to better collect and preserve eyewitness evidence, ensuring more reliable outcomes in legal proceedings.

What actions are being taken to improve the reliability of eyewitness testimony?

What behavioral cues might indicate a mistaken identification by a witness?