Law enforcement employs structured protocols to counter criminal attempts (e.g., cults, gangs) at destroying witnesses’ lives through harassment, smears, or sabotage, prioritizing prevention over reaction.[leppardlaw +1] Proactive Countermeasures • Threat assessments: Officers evaluate risk via interviews, surveillance, and intel on perpetrators’ patterns (e.g., Dark Triad manipulation from prior context), triggering immediate no-contact orders or arrests.[centerforimprovinginvestigations] • 24/7 monitoring: Escort services to court, safe houses, or electronic surveillance deter approaches; U.S. Marshals track violators nationwide.[usmarshals] • Digital forensics: Trace anonymous threats, doxxing, or fake accounts to source IP/logs, leading to federal cyberstalking charges (18 U.S.C. § 2261A).[leppardlaw] Disruptive Criminal Tendencies Criminals use intermittent reinforcement, gaslighting, and proxy networks (prior tactics) to isolate and demoralize; cops counter by: • Forfeiture rules: Admit prior statements if intimidation proven, bypassing testimony needs.[sakitta] • RICO takedowns: Dismantle groups via pattern evidence, seizing assets funding retaliation.[leppardlaw] • Victim coordinators: Provide therapy referrals, job aid, and reputation repair resources post-threat.[justice]