A credible threat definition

A credible threat means a threat made with the intent and the apparent ability to carry out the threat so as to cause the person who is the target of the threat to reasonably fear for his safety. The threat must be against the life of, or a threat to cause great bodily injury to, a person.

Examples of A credible threat in a sentence

  • A credible threat in this subsection means either words or actions of intent to cause bodily harm and/or personal property damage to a staff member or a staff member’s family, which resulted in a report to Law Enforcement, a restraining/protection order, or a workplace safety/personal protection plan.

  • A credible threat is defined as “a communicated intent (veiled or direct) in either words or actions of intent to cause bodily harm and/or personal property damage to a staff member or a staff member’s family.

  • A credible threat towards staff is defined as "A communicated intent (veiled or direct) in either words or actions of intent to cause bodily harm and/or personal property damage to a staff member or a staff member's family, which resulted in a report to Law Enforcement, a Restraining/Protection order, or a workplace safety/personal protection plan".