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Standards Terms

978 UK policing acronyms and terms in the "Standards" category — page 6 of 20.

Decision protection officer (DPO)APPStandards
An individual responsible for overseeing data protection and compliance in relation to DDTs.

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Deferred sentenceAPPStandards
A form of sentence in which the final decision about any punishment is suspended to a later date.

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Delegated AuthorityAPPStandards
Authority given to lower-ranking officers to make decisions on firearms licensing.

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Department of HealthAPPStandards
Government department providing health-related guidance.

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DeploymentAPPStandards
The use of an LFR application, as authorised by an AO, to locate those on an LFR watchlist.

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Deployment recordAPPStandards
An amalgam of the LFR application, the written authority document and the LFR cancellation report that sets out the details of a deployment.

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Deprivation of LibertyAPPStandards
A legal term whereby a person's freedom of movement is restricted.

Source: College of Policing APP

DetaineeAPPStandards
A person who is held in custody by law enforcement.

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Digital deskAPPStandards
Social media moderation unit in a force contact centre.

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Digital forensicsAPPStandards
The application of science to the identification, collection, examination and analysis of electronic data whilst preserving the integrity of the information and maintaining the cha… Read full definition

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Digital imagesAPPStandards
Images captured digitally and stored electronically, used for evidence.

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Digital maturityAPPStandards
An organization's ability to quickly respond to technology developments.

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Disaster victim identification (DVI)APPStandards
The internationally accepted term for the processes and procedures for recovering and identifying deceased people and human remains in multiple fatality incidents.

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disclosureAPPStandards
The process of sharing information, often in a legal context.

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Disclosure OfficerAPPStandards
The officer responsible for assessing and managing the disclosure of material gathered in an investigation.

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disclosure orderAPPStandards
A single order that can remain in force for the life of an investigation.

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DisinformationAPPStandards
Purposefully false content that was created with the intent to mislead, cause harm and deceive.

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disseminationAPPStandards
The process of distributing intelligence information.

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Domestic AbuseAPPStandards
A behaviour is domestic abuse if both of the following apply: both parties are aged 16 years or over and are personally connected; the behaviour is abusive.

Source: College of Policing APP

Domestic homicide reviews (DHRs)APPStandards
Reviews conducted to learn from domestic homicides.

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Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare’s Law)APPStandards
The DVDS enables information to be shared lawfully with individuals at risk of domestic abuse, under the 'right to ask' or 'right to know' processes.

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Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPNs)APPStandards
Emergency non-molestation notices issued by the police to protect victims.

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Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs)APPStandards
Court orders that provide longer-term protection to domestic abuse victims.

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DowryAPPStandards
Financial issues related to gifts or payments demanded in the context of marriage.

Source: College of Policing APP

DPADPAAPPStandards
Data Protection Act, legislation governing the handling of personal data.

Source: College of Policing APP

DPA 2018DPA 2018APPStandards
Data Protection Act 2018.

Source: College of Policing APP

DPIADPIAAPPStandards
Data Protection Impact Assessment

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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)APPStandards
Holds data on drivers and vehicles for the UK.

Source: College of Policing APP

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)APPStandards
Promotes safe driving for life.

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drunk and incapableAPPStandards
A drunk and incapable person is someone who has consumed alcohol to the point that they cannot walk or stand unaided, are unaware of their actions, or are unable to fully understan… Read full definition

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DSIDSIAPPStandards
Death or serious injury.

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Duty of CareAPPStandards
Legal obligation of care owed to individuals in custody or under police supervision.

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DVDSDVDSAPPStandards
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, allowing individuals to inquire if a new or existing partner has a history of domestic abuse.

Source: College of Policing APP

DVPNDVPNAPPStandards
Domestic Violence Protection Notice.

Source: College of Policing APP

DVPNs and DVPOsAPPStandards
Domestic Violence Protection Notices and Domestic Violence Protection Orders, used to protect victims from further harm.

Source: College of Policing APP

DVPODVPOAPPStandards
Domestic Violence Protection Order.

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ECHRECHRAPPStandards
European Convention on Human Rights.

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Economic AbuseAPPStandards
Behaviour that has a substantial adverse effect on the victim’s ability to acquire, use or maintain money or other property; obtain goods or services.

Source: College of Policing APP

EffectivenessAPPStandards
a measure of the professionalism, competence and integrity evident in the police response to an incident.

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EIPEIPAPPStandards
Search exposing intimate parts of the body.

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EIP searchAPPStandards
Exposing Intimate Parts search.

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Electoral CommissionAPPStandards
An independent body overseeing the integrity of the electoral process.

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Electoral registration officer (ERO)APPStandards
A council officer responsible for maintaining the register of electors.

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Electoral services manager (ESM)APPStandards
An officer who advises the ERO and returning officer on electoral matters.

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EmbargoedAPPStandards
Embargoed information is shared on the understanding that it is not to be published or broadcast until after a specified event or time.

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EmergencyAPPStandards
An event or situation that threatens serious damage to human welfare in a place in the UK, the environment of a place in the UK, or the security of the UK or of a place in the UK.

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Emergency Protection Order (EPO)APPStandards
An order that allows medical examinations of a child without needing consent from the child or parents.

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Emotional abuseAPPStandards
Persistent emotional maltreatment of a child causing severe adverse effects on their emotional development.

Source: College of Policing APP

Environmental factorsAPPStandards
An external element that affects LFR application performance, such as dim lighting, glare, rain or mist.

Source: College of Policing APP

Environmental Protection Act 1990APPStandards
Legislation that includes provisions for the seizure of vehicles used to commit relevant offences.

Source: College of Policing APP