Which incident does NOT require a report to be filed with local authorities?

• A. Spousal abuse
• B. Gunshot wounds
• C. Cardiac arrest
• D. Animal bites

Answer: (C)

Mandatory reporting rules vary by incident type; some injuries or events require filing reports with local authorities, while others do not. Spousal abuse triggers mandatory reporting in many places because it involves potential harm to a vulnerable person and public safety concerns. Gunshot wounds are routinely reported to police and health authorities due to the potential crime and public health implications. Animal bites are reported to public health authorities to assess rabies risk and track exposure. Cardiac arrest, while a critical medical emergency, is not itself a reportable incident to local authorities in most jurisdictions, unless there are unusual or suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Hence, cardiac arrest is the best answer.