A State Water Patrol Trooper Arrests a Woman for Being

Multiple Choice

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?

A) duty of care
B) vicarious liability
C) consent decree
D) respondeat superior