Colorado POST Practice Exam

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What might be included in a line-up when asking individuals to speak the same words?

A random phrase
Specific scripted statements
Common greetings
Criminal charges

The correct answer is: Specific scripted statements

In a line-up where individuals are asked to speak the same words, the use of specific scripted statements is crucial. This is because having all participants say the same predetermined phrases ensures consistency and allows for a fair comparison of their voices or speech characteristics. Scripted statements help eliminate variations in personal expression, inflection, or emotion that could arise from open-ended statements or random phrases. As a result, law enforcement can more effectively assess the likelihood of an individual’s voice matching that of a suspect, which is key in identification processes. This method helps ensure that the assessment is based on objective similarities rather than subjective interpretations of varied responses.