Which of the following is NOT listed as a fatal error during suspect contact?

• A. Overconfidence
• B. Failure to watch suspects hands
• C. Preoccupation
• D. Bad position / bad approach

Answer: (A)

In suspect contact, the dangerous missteps are concrete, observable actions that raise the risk of harm. The listed fatal errors are: not watching the suspect’s hands, which can mask a weapon or sudden movement; being preoccupied, which takes your attention away from cues in the interaction; and having a bad position or bad approach, which compromises balance, cover, and your ability to react.

Overconfidence isn’t part of that specific list of fatal errors. It can lead to risky behavior, but in this context it isn’t identified as one of the fatal errors, so it’s the option that isn’t listed as a fatal error during suspect contact.