While on patrol in a residential neighborhood, you observe a heated argument between two neighbors on their front lawns. As you approach, their voices get louder, and they begin making threatening gestures. What is your most appropriate initial action?
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A
Immediately arrest both individuals to prevent escalation.
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B
Wait in your patrol car to see if the situation resolves itself.
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C
Calmly and authoritatively step in, separate the individuals, and attempt to verbally de-escalate the situation.
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D
Choose a side based on who you believe is right and tell the other person to leave.