In a robbery, the prudent course is to

In a robbery, the prudent course is to

• A. Freeze and wait for help
• B. Call the police after you leave the area
• C. Give the robber what they want
• D. Fight back

Answer: (C)

In a robbery, your safety comes first; valuables can be replaced, lives cannot. The prudent action is to comply with the robber’s demands and avoid confrontation. Robbers may be armed or unpredictable, and any resistance can quickly escalate violence or cause serious harm. By giving them what they want, you reduce the chance of injury, stay as calm as possible, keep your hands visible, and avoid sudden movements. After you’ve complied and reached a safe place, move to a secure location and contact authorities to report what happened, providing a description of the robber and what was taken. Calling the police as soon as you are safely able to do so helps more than waiting until you leave the area, and fighting back or freezing in place can increase risk. So giving the robber what they want is the prudent course.

In a robbery, your safety comes first; valuables can be replaced, lives cannot. The prudent action is to comply with the robber’s demands and avoid confrontation. Robbers may be armed or unpredictable, and any resistance can quickly escalate violence or cause serious harm. By giving them what they want, you reduce the chance of injury, stay as calm as possible, keep your hands visible, and avoid sudden movements. After you’ve complied and reached a safe place, move to a secure location and contact authorities to report what happened, providing a description of the robber and what was taken. Calling the police as soon as you are safely able to do so helps more than waiting until you leave the area, and fighting back or freezing in place can increase risk. So giving the robber what they want is the prudent course.