In the preliminary investigation, the purpose for immediately separating witnesses is to

a. reduce the possibility of comparing stories.
b. help restore order if confusion exists.
c. protect the reliability of eyewitness accounts.
d. do all of the above.
e. do none of the above.


Answer: d. do all of the above.

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