What is the action described when there is a threat but no crime yet?

• A. Obtain an RPO or risk protection order
• B. File a police report
• C. Evict the suspect
• D. Ignore and monitor

Answer: (A)

When there’s a credible threat but no crime yet, you turn to a risk protection order. This is a civil court order designed to intervene before violence occurs. It can restrict the alleged threat-maker from contacting or approaching the person at risk and may require the surrender of firearms or other protective duties, giving immediate safety measures while a full hearing is scheduled. This tool is specifically meant to address danger early, before any criminal act takes place.

Filing a police report is important for documenting the threat and starting an investigation, but it doesn’t automatically impose protective restrictions. Evicting the suspect is not a protective tool in this context, and ignoring the threat offers no protection and can allow risk to continue.