Jailing the Wrong Man: Mug Shot Searches Persist in New York, Despite Serious Risks
Many big police departments will not use open-ended mug shot searches because of the chance of a mistaken identification. But New York City detectives turn to them routinely. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
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