Which term describes small eye, hand, or foot movements that indicate where an officer plans to move next?

• A. Temporary motor dysfunction
• B. Touch
• C. Telegraphing
• D. Trigger control

Answer: (C)

Telegraphing describes those small cues—the eye movements, slight hand or foot motions, or shifts in posture—that signal where a person plans to move next. In officer safety, noticing these pre-movement signals helps you anticipate actions and position yourself to respond or de‑escalate before the next move occurs. The other terms don’t fit this idea: temporary motor dysfunction implies an impairment, touch refers to physical contact, and trigger control is about finger placement on the trigger, not predicting movement. Telegraphing is the accurate term for recognizing these imminent-action cues.