A neighbor reports that a known person has threatened to harm them over a dispute.

A neighbor reports that a known person has threatened to harm them over a dispute.

• A. Fight
• B. Threat
• C. Drunk (disturbing, down, in car)
• D. Domestic violence

Answer: (B)

This item tests recognizing that a threat is a reportable offense, even when no violence has occurred yet. When a neighbor says someone has threatened to harm them over a dispute, the crucial element is the communicated intent to cause harm. That fits the category of a threat, which requires assessing safety and documenting the risk. It isn’t about a fight, which would involve actual violence, nor about a drunken disturbance, which centers on behavior caused by intoxication. It also isn’t necessarily domestic violence, since the relationship status isn’t specified. Framing it as a threat ensures proper safety actions and appropriate police response.

This item tests recognizing that a threat is a reportable offense, even when no violence has occurred yet. When a neighbor says someone has threatened to harm them over a dispute, the crucial element is the communicated intent to cause harm. That fits the category of a threat, which requires assessing safety and documenting the risk. It isn’t about a fight, which would involve actual violence, nor about a drunken disturbance, which centers on behavior caused by intoxication. It also isn’t necessarily domestic violence, since the relationship status isn’t specified. Framing it as a threat ensures proper safety actions and appropriate police response.