What is a show up in field identification?

• A. Identification of a possible suspect by presenting the victim or witness with a single subject for verification
• B. Photographing a suspect
• C. Verifying a suspect's fingerprints
• D. Issuing a warrant

Answer: (A)

A show up in field identification is when a single person is presented to a victim or witness for immediate identification to verify whether that person is the suspect. This quick, on-scene check aims to confirm who committed the crime, which is why it matches the idea of presenting one subject for verification. It’s fast and can provide a lead right away, but it tends to be more suggestive than other methods because the witness is only comparing to one person, which can bias the identification. This differs from photographing a suspect, which involves a still image or a lineup of photos rather than a single live presentation, and from verifying fingerprints or issuing a warrant, neither of which relies on eyewitness identification in that moment.