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The problem becomes particularly problematic when officers confront suspicious details that seem to confirm the system's identification. For instance, if an individual matches a facial profile and also has acquaintances from a particular city like New Orleans, an officer might unconsciously see these details as confirming evidence, even though they may be circumstantial or irrelevant. This phenomenon illustrates how confirmation bias can seep in, reinforcing an initial erroneous identification.