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For the third time this month, Mrs. Peterson has called the police department, and each time, she calls out of concern that someone may be attempting to break into her home. On this occasion, she claims to have seen a stranger walking across her backyard. When the police arrive, no one is in the backyard. Mrs. Peterson offers the officers a cup of coffee while she explains that she is a widow and that her adult children currently live out of state. She apologizes for troubling them but expresses her concerns for her safety. Which of the following would be BEST for the officers to do in this situation?

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For the third time this month, Mrs. Peterson has called the police department, and each time, she calls out of concern that someone may be attempting to break into her home. On this occasion, she claims to have seen a stranger walking across her backyard. When the police arrive, no one is in the backyard. Mrs. Peterson offers the officers a cup of coffee while she explains that she is a widow and that her adult children currently live out of state. She apologizes for troubling them but expresses her concerns for her safety. Which of the following would be BEST for the officers to do in this situation?






 
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