In the AADB framework, delaying would result in death or great bodily harm to which group?

In the AADB framework, delaying would result in death or great bodily harm to which group?

• A. Suspects
• B. Innocents
• C. Officers
• D. Property

Answer: (B)

In this framework, protecting bystanders is the priority. If you delay action when a deadly threat is present, those who are not involved in the incident—innocents—are the most likely to suffer death or serious harm because they’re exposed to the threat without being able to protect themselves. While suspects or officers are also riskier targets in a tense situation, the greatest concern about delay is the harm that could come to nonparticipants who are nearby. Property can be damaged, but it does not involve risk of death or serious bodily harm to people. Therefore, the correct choice is the group who are bystanders or nonparticipants.

In this framework, protecting bystanders is the priority. If you delay action when a deadly threat is present, those who are not involved in the incident—innocents—are the most likely to suffer death or serious harm because they’re exposed to the threat without being able to protect themselves. While suspects or officers are also riskier targets in a tense situation, the greatest concern about delay is the harm that could come to nonparticipants who are nearby. Property can be damaged, but it does not involve risk of death or serious bodily harm to people. Therefore, the correct choice is the group who are bystanders or nonparticipants.