The most prevalent and usually least dangerous hostage situation involves
A) the mentally disturbed.
B) hard-core criminals.
C) prisoners.
D) terrorists.
E) military personnel.

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The mentally disturbed individuals are the most likely to engage in a hostage situation, but they often pose the least danger as they may not have a specific agenda or plan for violence. Hard-core criminals and terrorists, on the other hand, may have more precise demands and may be willing to resort to violence to achieve their goals. Prisoners and military personnel may also engage in hostage situations, but these situations are often more rare and specific to their circumstances.

The Most Prevalent and Usually Least Dangerous Hostage Situation Involves