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Standards Terms

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

Victim Personal StatementAPPStandards
A statement made by the victim describing the impact of the crime.

Source: College of Policing APP

Victim Personal Statement (VPS)APPStandards
A statement that allows victims to explain how an offence has affected them.

Source: College of Policing APP

victim personal statements (VPS)APPStandards
Statements that allow victims to express their feelings and the impact of the crime on their lives.

Source: College of Policing APP

Victims Code of Practice (VCOP)APPStandards
A framework that outlines the rights of victims of crime in England and Wales.

Source: College of Policing APP

Victims of terrorism unit (VTU)APPStandards
A Home Office unit established to coordinate responses to terrorist attacks and support victims.

Source: College of Policing APP

Victims’ CodeAPPStandards
The Ministry of Justice Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Source: College of Policing APP

VIOLENT AND SEX OFFENDER REGISTER (ViSOR)APPStandards
A shared database for recording information on sexual and violent offenders.

Source: College of Policing APP

ViSORAPPStandards
The national computer offender management system.

Source: College of Policing APP

ViSOR (Violent Offender and Sex Offender Register)APPStandards
A database containing information on individuals who pose a high risk to the public.

Source: College of Policing APP

Volume crimeAPPStandards
Any crime which, through its sheer volume, has a significant impact on the community and the ability of the local police to tackle it.

Source: College of Policing APP

Vulnerability Assessment FrameworkAPPStandards
A tool used by police to identify signs of vulnerability in individuals.

Source: College of Policing APP

Vulnerable adultAPPStandards
A person who may need community care services due to mental or other disabilities, age, or illness.

Source: College of Policing APP

Vulnerable or intimidated witnessAPPStandards
Witnesses who may be under 18 years old or otherwise deemed vulnerable, qualifying for special measures during testimonies.

Source: College of Policing APP

WarrantAPPStandards
A legal document authorizing police entry and detention of individuals under specific legal provisions.

Source: College of Policing APP

WatchlistAPPStandards
A predetermined list of individuals of interest for monitoring by facial recognition technology.

Source: College of Policing APP

Wildlife Crime Officer (WCO)APPStandards
A trained officer responsible for carrying out wildlife crime investigations.

Source: College of Policing APP

WitnessAPPStandards
One who sees, knows or vouches for something. One who gives testimony under oath or affirmation.

Source: College of Policing APP

Witness anonymityAPPStandards
Legal provision that protects the identities of witnesses to prevent intimidation or harm.

Source: College of Policing APP

Witness Care Unit (WCU)APPStandards
A unit within a police force responsible for supporting witnesses throughout the court process.

Source: College of Policing APP

witness care unitsAPPStandards
Units that provide a single point of contact for victims and witnesses to minimize stress and keep them updated.

Source: College of Policing APP

Witness CharterAPPStandards
A set of principles that outlines the rights of witnesses throughout the criminal justice process.

Source: College of Policing APP

Witness intermediariesAPPStandards
Persons assisting vulnerable witnesses to give their best evidence.

Source: College of Policing APP

witness intimidationAPPStandards
Actions or threats intended to influence or intimidate a witness in a legal proceeding.

Source: College of Policing APP

Youth CautionAPPStandards
A statutory out of court resolution for young offenders admitting to low-level offences.

Source: College of Policing APP

Youth Conditional CautionAPPStandards
A caution for young offenders with attached reparative or rehabilitative conditions.

Source: College of Policing APP

Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999APPStandards
A law that allows for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses to receive support during the criminal justice process.

Source: College of Policing APP

Youth Offending Teams (YOTs)APPStandards
Comprise representatives from various agencies aimed at addressing the needs of young offenders.

Source: College of Policing APP

Zone of recognitionAPPStandards
A three-dimensional space within the camera's field of view where imaging conditions for robust face recognition are met.

Source: College of Policing APP