Should ordinary photos be mixed with booking photos in a sequential display?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Sometimes
• D. Only with supervisor approval

Answer: (B)

Keep booking photos separate from ordinary photos in a sequential display because each image type serves a different purpose and has different context. Booking photos, or mugshots, are tied to an arrest and specific documentation, with controlled lighting, background, and labeling. Mixing them with ordinary photos can blur those distinctions, introduce bias, and make identification less reliable. When ordinary images and mugshots are kept distinct, the viewer can assess features without the influence of arrest-related context, reducing the risk of misidentification. If a display were to combine them, it could inadvertently bias or confuse the observer, undermining the integrity of the identification process.