A photo board identification is unsafe where the suspect's photograph is the only one matching the victim's primary description of the offender (here, strikingly red hair), particularly when combined with the victim being told beforehand that a suspect's photograph is on the board. Police should ensure photo boards contain multiple images sharing the key identifying characteristic described by the victim, using computer enhancement if necessary.
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