acute behavioural disturbance (ABD)
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
A medical emergency characterized by severe agitation and potential violence.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
HCP
Healthcare Professional, a trained medical individual responsible for assessing detainees.
PACE
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which provides legal framework for police conduct in custody and searches.
positional asphyxia
A condition where restraint can lead to a person's airway being obstructed.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.