When police officers perform lineups with witnesses, they should consider witnesses who are __________ and __________ to be more likely to be accurate.

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Quick witnesses who are confident are more likely to accurately identify suspects in a lineup because their memory of the event is still fresh in their mind and they are not second-guessing themselves. Slow and methodical witnesses who use process of elimination may be more cautious but they are also more likely to have forgotten important details or be influenced by other factors during the lineup process.

When Police Officers Perform Lineups with Witnesses, They Should Consider