Standards Terms
978 UK policing acronyms and terms in the "Standards" category — page 10 of 20.
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- InformationAPPStandards
- Data obtained from a source such as word of mouth, observations, surveillance, technology or reports.
- Information assessmentAPPStandards
- A - Known directly to source, B - Known indirectly to source but corroborated, C - Known indirectly to source, D - Not known, E - Suspected to be false
- Information disorderAPPStandards
- Collective term covering misinformation, disinformation and malinformation.
- Information sharing agreement (ISA)APPStandards
- Document identifying the basis for sharing personal information and the nature of the information shared.
- Information Sharing Agreements (ISAs)APPStandards
- Well-developed and clear agreements between partner agencies to ensure effective collaboration and information exchange.
- Initial incident assessmentAPPStandards
- Part of a dynamic risk assessment identifying immediate potential hazards to staff and the public.
- Initial Investigating Officer (IIO)APPStandards
- The officer responsible for the initial investigation in a missing persons case.
- Initial phaseAPPStandards
- The period of a pursuit before tactical resolution can be considered and actioned.
- Inner cordonAPPStandards
- An area enclosing the scene of an incident which contains any hazard or contamination.
- InquisitorialAPPStandards
- The court operates as a tribunal investigating the circumstances of the crime.
- Integrated Offender Management (IOM)APPStandards
- An umbrella term for a set of principles aimed at reducing reoffending and crime.
- IntegrityAPPStandards
- Maintaining the evidential value of collected material.
- Integrity of commandAPPStandards
- The principle that each emergency service retains command of its own personnel.
- intelligenceAPPStandards
- Information which has been subject to a process of evaluation
- Intelligence collection planAPPStandards
- A plan ensuring that the collection phase remains focused, structured, and directed.
- intelligence reportAPPStandards
- A formal document that conveys intelligence findings to relevant parties.
- intelligence requirementAPPStandards
- The specific information needs identified in the context of policing operations.
- intelligence sourcesAPPStandards
- Various means through which intelligence can be gathered or collected.
- Internal referralAPPStandards
- Used where an individual or unit within a police force has concern for a child and informs the child abuse investigation unit.
- International Crime Coordination Centre (ICCC)APPStandards
- A body established to support UK policing in utilizing international instruments effectively.
- InteroperabilityAPPStandards
- The ability of different organizations to work together during operations, particularly in emergency response.
- INTERPOLINTERPOLAPPStandards
- An international organization that facilitates cooperation between police forces from different countries.
- Investigative interviewingAPPStandards
- The process of interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects to gather material for investigations.
- Investigative management document (IMD)APPStandards
- A document that supports discussions about what materials should or should not be disclosed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
- IOPCIOPCAPPStandards
- Independent Office for Police Conduct, responsible for overseeing police conduct and investigating serious incidents.
- JESIPJESIPAPPStandards
- Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles, which provide a framework for joint working.
- joint asset recovery database (JARD)APPStandards
- Records all confiscation and forfeiture orders approved by the courts.
- joint decision modelAPPStandards
- A framework for decision-making in multi-agency situations.
- Joint decision model (JDM)APPStandards
- A decision-making framework based on the national decision model, used to establish plans of action during major incidents.
- Joint Dynamic Hazards AssessmentAPPStandards
- A process for assessing risks in multi-agency responses.
- Joint Emergency Service Interoperability Principles (JESIP)APPStandards
- Guidelines to ensure effective communication and collaboration between emergency services.
- Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP)APPStandards
- Guidelines that aim to improve cooperation and interoperability among emergency services.
- Joint International Crime Centre (JICC)APPStandards
- Establishment to support UK policing to utilize international instruments.
- Joint investigationAPPStandards
- An investigation where two or more agencies are involved, each approaching the investigation differently.
- Joint Money Laundering Intelligence Taskforce (JMLIT)APPStandards
- A partnership between law enforcement and the financial sector to analyze money laundering threats.
- Joint Organisational Learning (JOL)APPStandards
- A process through which organizations collaborate to learn from shared experiences.
- Joint performance indicatorsAPPStandards
- Indicators developed to focus on outcomes rather than purely quantitative data.
- Journal of Homicide and Major Incident InvestigationAPPStandards
- A journal previously published by the National Homicide Working Group to share professional practice and knowledge.
- Key Police Witness (KPW)APPStandards
- Police officers or staff who can provide direct evidence of a DSI or circumstances leading to firearm discharge.
- KhatAPPStandards
- A controlled Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
- Knife crimeAPPStandards
- Crimes that involve the use of a knife, including carrying, threatening, or using a knife for violence.
- KnowledgeAPPStandards
- The prosecution will need to prove the defendant’s knowledge from the circumstances in which they came into possession of the property.
- Law enforcement processing and law enforcement purposesAPPStandards
- Processing of personal data by the police and other authorities for law enforcement.
- lawful sharing permitted (code P)APPStandards
- A handling code that allows staff to share intelligence for a policing purpose.
- lawful sharing permitted with conditions (code C)APPStandards
- A handling code that allows sharing intelligence under specified conditions.
- Lead agencyAPPStandards
- The agency responsible for managing the risks posed by a qualifying offender.