Advancing Eyewitness Identification: Leveraging Innovation and Technology

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 4AB, Colorado Convention Center

This panel brings together law enforcement professionals and subject-matter experts to examine how advancements such as interactive lineup systems are transforming eyewitness identification. These systems allow witnesses to view faces from multiple angles, significantly improving accuracy, reducing errors, and enhancing procedural fairness. Panelists will discuss the integration of these tools into existing workflows, addressing challenges such as operational readiness and the need to balance innovation with procedural requirements. The session will highlight actionable strategies for overcoming adoption barriers, building organizational capacity, and aligning new technologies with public trust and expectations. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of collaboration among law enforcement, researchers, and technology developers to drive meaningful and sustainable innovation.

Submitter and Speaker(s)

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Heather Flowe, Professor

Professor/Head of Global Engagement
Florida International University/University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Speaker(s)

William G. Brooks, III

Chief of Police (Ret.)
Norwood MA
Westwood, Massachusetts, United States
James Coldren, Ph.D

Co-Director
Center for Justice Research and Innovation; Institute for Public Research
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Christian Quinn

Deputy Chief (Ret.)
Fairfax County Police Department; Fulcrum Innovation LLC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Adam Reinhart

Head of Technology
Dallas Police Department
Dallas, Texas, United States
Matthew Whitwam

Operations Director
UK Defense and Security, Promaps
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom