Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)
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
An organization that previously provided guidance on police practices.
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
APP on Mental Health
The module that supersedes previous guidance on mental ill health and learning disabilities.
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
The body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by police in England and Wales.
Department of Health
Government department providing health-related guidance.
National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)
The council that represents chief officers of territorial police forces in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, which sets guidelines and standards for police training.
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
Legislation that outlines the powers and responsibilities of police in England and Wales regarding the treatment of suspects.
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.