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Standards Terms

978 UK policing acronyms and terms in the "Standards" category — page 2 of 20.

Artificial intelligence (AI)APPStandards
Technologies with the ability to perform intellectual processes that would otherwise require human intelligence.

Source: College of Policing APP

Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018APPStandards
An Act that created an offence for common assault or battery against an emergency worker.

Source: College of Policing APP

Asset recoveryAPPStandards
The process of retrieving assets that are illegally obtained.

Source: College of Policing APP

Assisting OffenderAPPStandards
An offender who provides intelligence or evidence to aid in an investigation or prosecution.

Source: College of Policing APP

Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)APPStandards
An organization that previously provided guidance on police practices.

Source: College of Policing APP

attempted suicideAPPStandards
defined as an act that goes beyond preparation for suicide, even if not fatal.

Source: College of Policing APP

Attenuating energy projectile information sheetAPPStandards
Available via Knowledge Hub.

Source: College of Policing APP

Audit and disclosureAPPStandards
The requirement to retain debriefing records for auditing and statutory disclosure purposes.

Source: College of Policing APP

audit trailAPPStandards
A record that provides evidence of the sequence of activities related to an intelligence report.

Source: College of Policing APP

Authorised firearms officer (AFO)APPStandards
A police officer who has been selected, trained, accredited and authorised to carry a firearm operationally.

Source: College of Policing APP

Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs)APPStandards
Police officers specially trained to carry and use firearms.

Source: College of Policing APP

authorised personsAPPStandards
Individuals authorized to extract information from electronic devices as per legal provisions.

Source: College of Policing APP

APPAuthorised Professional PracticeStandards
The official source of policing practice guidance published by the College of Policing, covering all areas of operational and professional policing.
Authorised Professional Practice (APP)APPStandards
Guidance developed and owned by the College of Policing.

Source: College of Policing APP

Authorising officer (AO)APPStandards
The officer who provides the authority for LFR to be deployed.

Source: College of Policing APP

AutismAPPStandards
A lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates and relates to others.

Source: College of Policing APP

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)APPStandards
An effective way of identifying vehicles and matching them against predetermined indices or flags.

Source: College of Policing APP

AWOLAWOLAPPStandards
Absent Without Leave.

Source: College of Policing APP

Bad character evidenceAPPStandards
Evidence of, or a disposition towards, misconduct on the part of the defendant.

Source: College of Policing APP

BailAPPStandards
Conditions set by the court for a suspect's release while awaiting trial.

Source: College of Policing APP

Bail conditionsAPPStandards
Key safeguarding measures following arrest.

Source: College of Policing APP

Basic Command Unit (BCU)APPStandards
A local police unit responsible for delivering services within a specific geographical area.

Source: College of Policing APP

Basic Deployment Unit (BDU)APPStandards
A unit for organized police deployment.

Source: College of Policing APP

Bellwin SchemeAPPStandards
A financial scheme operating in England for cost recovery during emergencies.

Source: College of Policing APP

Best evidenceAPPStandards
Primary evidence or first-hand evidence, such as eye witnesses or original documents.

Source: College of Policing APP

Best InterestsAPPStandards
Decisions made in what is believed to be the most beneficial way for a person lacking capacity.

Source: College of Policing APP

Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme (BUSSS)APPStandards
A scheme aimed at improving the use and oversight of stop and search practices.

Source: College of Policing APP

BHS Stage 2APPStandards
British Horse Society qualification level indicating satisfactory riding and care of horses.

Source: College of Policing APP

BIABIAAPPStandards
Behavioural Investigative Advisor

Source: College of Policing APP

Biometric dataAPPStandards
Personal data resulting from specific technical processing relating to physical characteristics allowing identification.

Source: College of Policing APP

Biometric templateAPPStandards
A digital representation of the features of the face that have been extracted from the facial image.

Source: College of Policing APP

Blue Light ProgrammeAPPStandards
Mind’s initiative specifically tailored to provide mental health support to emergency service staff.

Source: College of Policing APP

Blue WatchlistAPPStandards
A watchlist comprising of known persons that can be used to test system performance.

Source: College of Policing APP

Border ForceAPPStandards
A law enforcement command responsible for securing the UK border.

Source: College of Policing APP

Bounty huntersAPPStandards
Individuals tasked with finding someone perceived to have brought dishonour.

Source: College of Policing APP

briefingAPPStandards
The process of preparing officers with information and instructions.

Source: College of Policing APP

bronze (operational) commanderAPPStandards
A commander responsible for developing deployment plans relevant to their area of command.

Source: College of Policing APP

Bronze (operational) commandersAPPStandards
Commanders responsible for operational functions such as policing and crowd management.

Source: College of Policing APP

Bronze commanderAPPStandards
Responsible for operational tasks and managing resources within the tactical plan.

Source: College of Policing APP

Bronze IntelligenceAPPStandards
A command role responsible for managing intelligence during an operational phase.

Source: College of Policing APP

BSCCBSCCAPPStandards
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner

Source: College of Policing APP

Business continuity impact assessment (BCIA)APPStandards
A process that helps organizations understand how an activity could affect wider operations.

Source: College of Policing APP

Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRPs)APPStandards
Collaborative groups that aim to reduce business crime through joint efforts between police and businesses.

Source: College of Policing APP

BUSSSBUSSSAPPStandards
Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme aimed at improving the use and accountability of stop and search powers.

Source: College of Policing APP

C1.3 Mounted POPS Commanders courseAPPStandards
A training course for officers who perform the role of POPS commander during events.

Source: College of Policing APP

call handlerAPPStandards
The responsibilities of a call handler when a person is reported missing.

Source: College of Policing APP

Candidate imageAPPStandards
An image of a person from the watchlist returned as a result of an alert.

Source: College of Policing APP

Cannabis WarningAPPStandards
An informal verbal warning for first-time possession offences for adults.

Source: College of Policing APP

Cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs)APPStandards
A product that is, or contains cannabis, cannabis resin, cannabinol (CBD) or a cannabinol derivative, produced for medicinal use in humans.

Source: College of Policing APP

Care Act 2014APPStandards
A statutory framework outlining responsibilities for care and support of adults at risk.

Source: College of Policing APP