Legal, Liability, Regulation, and Professional Standards
Legal and professional terms that shape duty of care, liability, regulation, certification, employer responsibility, and lawful restraint.
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| Term | Definition according to Complete Handbook of Security Driving | Related concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Assessment | The process of identifying hazards, threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and consequences affecting the Principal or mission. | Threat Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, Protective Intelligence, Route Analysis, Driver Fatigue, Vehicle Dynamics, Legal Responsibility, Risk Mitigation |
| Offensive Driving | The deliberate and controlled use of a vehicle to regain control, breach obstacles, or gain tactical advantage when avoidance is impossible and lawful protective action requires it. | Tactical Driving, Evasive Driving, Legal Responsibility, Duty of Care, Immediate Action Drill, Vehicle Dynamics, Risk Assessment |
| Professional Judgment | Professional judgment is the ability to decide what should be done, when it should be done, whether it is lawful and proportionate, and whether it protects the Principal without creating unnecessary risk for others. | Decision-Making Under Pressure, Legal Responsibility, Duty of Care, Tactical Driving, Risk Assessment, Security Driving Model |