While monitoring the main entrance, a School Safety Agent observes a student who is pacing back and forth, avoiding eye contact with others, and repeatedly checking their backpack. Which of the following is the most important initial action for the agent to take based on these observations?
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A
Immediately restrain the student and search their backpack.
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B
Announce a school-wide lockdown over the radio.
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C
Discreetly continue to observe the student's behavior while mentally noting specific details for a potential report.
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D
Ignore the student, as this is likely normal adolescent behavior.