Which statement best describes a show up in police procedure?

• A. A lineup presented in court for identification.
• B. A photo array shown to a witness.
• C. A search of the crime scene for evidence.
• D. The presentation of a suspect to an eyewitness in a short time frame after the crime.

Answer: (D)

Show up refers to a quick, one-on-one identification of a suspect. It involves presenting a single suspect to a witness for identification, usually within a short time after the crime and often at the scene or near where the suspect is located. This is different from a lineup or a photo array, which involve multiple people or photos and happen in a more formal setting. Because it happens rapidly, a show-up aims to capture a timely identification, but it can raise concerns about reliability due to its suggestive nature. The statement that best describes a show up is the presentation of a suspect to an eyewitness in a short time frame after the crime.