FAQs

Q. What if I’m picked out on an identification parade?

A. If a volunteer is picked out then the parade is simply recorded as a “negative identification” as the witness has failed to identify the suspect.
An identification parade will only take place if a suspect has had their image recorded as they are believed to have committed an offence. The aim of the witness viewing a parade is to state whether they recognise the suspect or not. If the witness is unable to recognise the suspect or selects a volunteer image instead then this simply means the suspect could not be recognised.