Which of the following is a Threat Assessment Opportunity?

• A. Pre-attack Postures
• B. Age
• C. Training
• D. Skill Level

Answer: (C)

Training is the actionable pathway that creates opportunities to reduce risk. When staff are trained, they learn to recognize warning signs, assess the level of threat, and respond effectively through de-escalation, communication, and coordinated procedures. This proactive preparation builds the capacity to prevent incidents before they escalate, turning potential danger into manageable situations.

The other options describe what you might observe or know about a person rather than what you actively implement to improve safety. Pre-attack postures are warning signs that a threat may be developing, not steps you take to prevent it. Age and Skill Level are static or baseline characteristics—useful for understanding risk, but not actions you perform to create protective opportunities. Training, by contrast, directly expands the abilities and readiness needed to handle threats.