Specialist Roles Terms
11 UK policing acronyms and terms in the "Specialist Roles" category.
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- ARVArmed Response VehicleSpecialist Roles
- A police vehicle crewed by Authorised Firearms Officers, deployed to incidents involving firearms or other serious threats.
- AFOAuthorised Firearms OfficerSpecialist Roles
- A police officer who has been trained and authorised to carry and use firearms during operational duties.
- CBRNChemical, Biological, Radiological, and NuclearSpecialist Roles
- Specialist response capability for incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction.
- FLOFamily Liaison OfficerSpecialist Roles
- A trained officer deployed to support bereaved families during major investigations, acting as a key link between the family and the investigation team.
- MITMajor Investigation TeamSpecialist Roles
- A specialist team of detectives responsible for investigating the most serious crimes, including murder, kidnap, and other major offences.
- NPASNational Police Air ServiceSpecialist Roles
- The centralised police aviation service providing helicopter and fixed-wing support to all forces across England and Wales.
- PSUPolice Support UnitSpecialist Roles
- A trained unit of officers equipped for public order deployments, typically consisting of one inspector, three sergeants, and a number of constables with specialist equipment.
- RPURoads Policing UnitSpecialist Roles
- A specialist unit focused on road safety, traffic enforcement, collision investigation, and the policing of the road network.
- SIOSenior Investigating OfficerSpecialist Roles
- The officer in overall charge of a major crime investigation, typically a detective chief inspector or detective superintendent with PIP Level 3 accreditation.
- SFOSpecialist Firearms OfficerSpecialist Roles
- An officer with advanced firearms training beyond standard AFO, deployed to the most high-risk firearms operations including counter-terrorism.
- TSGTerritorial Support GroupSpecialist Roles
- A specialist public order unit (primarily associated with the Metropolitan Police) providing a mobile reserve for public order, crime operations, and major events.