Due Process Clause: A constitutional guarantee that protects individuals from arbitrary government actions and ensures fair treatment under the law, including protection of life, liberty, and property.
Public Safety Exception: An exception to certain legal requirements or rights that allows law enforcement to take necessary actions in order to protect public safety during emergencies or immediate threats.
Negligence: The failure to exercise reasonable care or caution, resulting in harm or injury to others. It can be a basis for civil liability when someone's negligence causes physical harm to another person.