A state water patrol trooper arrests a woman for being intoxicated and operating a boat on a public lake.After handcuffing the woman, the officer straps a lifejacket around the woman and begins to drive his boat quickly to the dock.While accelerating, the woman falls into the water.Since the lifejacket was not secured correctly, the woman is unable to tread water and drowns.Which of the following has the officer neglected?

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The officer neglected the duty of care, which refers to the legal obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in custody or under one's control. By not securing the lifejacket correctly, the officer failed to protect the woman's safety, leading to her drowning.

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