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October 23, 2004
Hi-tech identity parades extended
BBC News Online, 21 October, 2004
Victims of crime could soon be able to identify suspects without leaving home after a successful hi-tech trial. The virtual identity parade was piloted in Edinburgh and is now being made available across Scotland. Taking part in a police identity parade has usually involved a trip to the local station.
Now, using a computer lap top, the new virtual line-up can take place anywhere. Victims and witnesses pick out faces from a screen. The Video Identification Parade Electronic Recording (Viper) system may also save police time as officers should not need to approach the public to take part in line-ups.So far, in the Lothian and Borders trial, 51 accused have been identified for more than 100 crimes from 30 virtual parades, with seven convictions secured. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3761596.stm
Posted by Emma at October 23, 2004 06:21 PM
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