Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Practice Exam

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Which term describes unwanted and repeated attention by a suspect towards a victim?

Assault
Harassment
Stalking
Intimidation

The correct answer is: Stalking

The correct term for unwanted and repeated attention by a suspect towards a victim is stalking. Stalking typically involves a pattern of behavior that causes the victim to feel threatened or fearful for their safety. This behavior can include following, monitoring, or repeatedly contacting the victim, thereby creating a persistent state of distress. Harassment might seem similar, but it often refers to a broader category of aggressive or intrusive behavior that does not necessarily involve the same repetitive pattern and intent to instill fear as stalking does. Assault is a legal term that usually refers to an act that causes someone to fear imminent physical harm, while intimidation is the act of making someone feel frightened or overawed, without the focus on the repeated nature of the behavior seen in stalking. Therefore, stalking is the term that specifically captures the essence of unwanted and repeated attention by a suspect towards a victim.