Scientific Review Paper Draft

The AP-LS Executive Committee appointed a writing committee to draft an updated version of the AP-LS scientific review paper on eyewitness identification procedures. The first draft of the AP-LS scientific review paper on eyewitness identification procedures is available for AP-LS members to review: APLS Scientific Review Paper initial draft July 30, 2018 (PDF, 1.9MB). 

The first AP-LS scientific review paper on eyewitness identification procedures was published in 1998, which made four recommendations. This new initial draft currently has nine recommendations.

A second draft will be posted in February, at least one month before the AP-LS conference in Portland, Oregon. There will also be a session presented by the authors in Portland to discuss the second draft. Additional comments and suggestions on the second draft will be collected following the Portland session.

Also, any concerns or questions about the process can be directed to the chair of the AP-LS Scientific Paper Review Committee, Mark Costanzo.

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