Attempting to Stop a Criminal or Terroristic Action Before It

question 17

Multiple Choice

Attempting to stop a criminal or terroristic action before it occurs by law enforcement is
Known as:

• A) preventive policing
• B) terrorism preparedness
• C) unconstitutional
• D) counterintelligence

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Definitions:

Catastrophic Situations

Extreme events or conditions that cause significant human, material, economic, or environmental loss, often requiring urgent response and recovery efforts.

Support Torture

The endorsement or approval of using extreme physical or psychological pain as a means of punishment or to extract information.

Ticking Bomb

A hypothetical scenario used to discuss the moral justification for using extreme measures, such as torture, to prevent an imminent disaster.

Interrogation

The process of questioning someone, often in a formal or aggressive manner, typically used by law enforcement to gather information or confessions.