Photopacks, which administration should be utilized?

• A. Blind
• B. Public
• C. Open
• D. Selective

Answer: (A)

Preventing administrator bias during eyewitness identifications is the key idea. In a photopack, the person presenting the photos should not know which image represents the suspect. A blind administrator conducts the procedure without that knowledge, preventing subtle cues or prompting that could steer the witness’s choice and compromise reliability. This approach helps ensure the identification is based on the witness’s memory rather than the administrator’s expectations. While aiming for even tighter control, a double-blind setup—where neither the witness nor the administrator knows the suspect’s identity—further reduces bias, though it isn’t always practical. So, having a blind administrator is the best fit for photopacks.