Determinants of estimated face composite quality
Heike Schmidt · Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town) · 2010
This PhD thesis would not have been possible without the support of many. To them I dedicate this thesis. To my parents Erika and Volker, who raised me to take on challenging tasks – and see them through. To my supervisor Colin Tredoux, who nurtured my academic skills whenever I needed it – I could not have asked for more. To the men and women of the Identikit-Unit and the LCRC Cape Town, in particular to Supt. Van der Westhuizen and Sen. Supt. April, who believed in me and my research enough to spend the time and effort required to make the field studies happen. To the well over 400 investigating officers who took time to supply the information. To the SAPS and Identikit Management in Pretoria and the Western Cape, who gave me permission to do the research, and who saw to it that I found open doors when I came knocking. To the staff of the Department of Psychology, who accommodated me and my experimental studies and supported me in every aspect of my PhD. To my