Threat Assessment
/ˈθrɛt əˌsɛsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing potential threats to security or safety, often used in legal, law enforcement, or workplace contexts to prevent harm.
The police conducted a threat assessment before deciding to increase security at the event.
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Commentary
Threat assessment is critical in legal and security contexts to preemptively identify risks; clarity about the scope and criteria used enhances reliability and legal defensibility.
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