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terviewed by these researchers reported that they found it difficult to communicate to witnesses some of the Cl's mnemonic instructions. Kebbell and Wagstaff (1996) note, however, that it may be possible to overcome these problems with suitable training. Other police officers EFTA01657029 17 interview

ld be allowed to close their eyes before responding, as that is known to enhance concentration, presumably by reducing visual interference (Perfect, Wagstaff, Moore, Andrews, Cleveland, Newcombe, Brisbane, & Brown, 2008). Requesting witnesses, and especially victims, to close their eyes during the interv