What is dynamic risk assessment in a DT scenario?

• A. A one-time evaluation at the start.
• B. A continuous, on-the-fly assessment of threat, resistance, hazards, and environment to determine the appropriate level of response.
• C. An optional mental health screening.
• D. An optional formal risk assessment after the incident.

Answer: (B)

Dynamic risk assessment in a DT scenario means continuously and in real time evaluating threats, resistance, hazards, and environmental factors to decide the appropriate level of response. The situation can change quickly, so your decisions—how you approach, disengage, cover, or apply restraints—must adapt as new information comes in. This approach keeps safety, proportionality, and control top of mind, guiding when to escalate, de-escalate, or change tactics based on the evolving risk picture. It’s not a single check at the start, nor a post-incident or mental health screening—it's an ongoing judgment call made throughout the encounter to match your actions to the current level of risk.