Standards Terms
978 UK policing acronyms and terms in the "Standards" category — page 8 of 20.
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- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)APPStandards
- A UK government department responsible for promoting British interests and managing consular services abroad.
- Forensic collision investigatorAPPStandards
- An expert tasked with analyzing collision scenes and gathering evidence.
- Forensic Science RegulatorAPPStandards
- The FSR ensures that the provision of forensic science services across the criminal justice system is subject to an appropriate regime of scientific quality standards.
- Forensic StrategyAPPStandards
- A plan to utilize material recovered during crime scene examinations effectively.
- Forward command post (FCP)APPStandards
- The management post for the incident officer and central point for emergency and support services.
- Forward Intelligence Team (FIT)APPStandards
- Specialized police unit involved in the intelligence gathering for public order events.
- FraudAPPStandards
- Exploitation of trust for personal gain, resulting in public harm.
- Freedom of Information Act 2000APPStandards
- Legislation that allows the public to access information held by public authorities.
- Full Code TestAPPStandards
- A two-stage test to assess the sufficiency of evidence and public interest before charging.
- function of commandAPPStandards
- The primary responsibilities and roles associated with command.
- General processingAPPStandards
- Processing of personal data which is not law enforcement processing.
- Generic risk assessmentAPPStandards
- A formal evaluation identifying potential hazards that could cause harm during planned operations.
- Gold (strategic) commanderAPPStandards
- Commander responsible for strategic oversight during operations.
- Gold CommandAPPStandards
- The highest level of command within the police structure governing major incidents.
- Gold commanderAPPStandards
- Assumes overall command for the operation, responsible for strategic decisions.
- Gold strategyAPPStandards
- A framework outlining the key objectives and overall approach to directing an operation.
- gold support officerAPPStandards
- An individual who provides necessary support to manage incidents at the strategic tier.
- Golden hourAPPStandards
- The initial period following the report of a crime, crucial for preserving evidence.
- Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN)APPStandards
- A network facilitating information and intelligence sharing between government, law enforcement, and the private sector to combat serious and organised crime.
- Government Security Classification (GSC)APPStandards
- A policy for assessing the value of, and classifying, government information.
- GOWISELYGOWISELYAPPStandards
- Framework for officers to explain the reasons for a search, including Grounds, Object, Warrant, Identity, Station, Entitlement, Legal power, and You.
- groomingAPPStandards
- The process of gradually reducing the resistance of a child, their parents or carers to abuse.
- Gross misconductAPPStandards
- Severe violations of conduct that may result in dismissal.
- GSBGSBAPPStandards
- Gold, Silver, Bronze command structure used for incident response.
- GuidelinesAPPStandards
- Actions required to improve police capabilities and skills.
- gun crimeAPPStandards
- Crime (violence against the person, robbery, burglary and sexual offences) in which guns are taken to be involved in an offence. A gun is taken to be involved in an offence if it i… Read full definition
- Hague ConventionAPPStandards
- A treaty that governs international child abduction cases and outlines guidelines for legal cooperation between countries.
- Handling codeAPPStandards
- P - Lawful sharing permitted, C - Lawful sharing permitted with conditions
- Hate crimeAPPStandards
- A crime perceived to be motivated by hostility or prejudice against a person based on their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity.
- Hate crime prosecutionAPPStandards
- A hate crime that has been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service in its aggravated form.
- Hate motivationAPPStandards
- Any crime or incident where the perpetrator's hostility or prejudice against an identifiable group is a factor in determining who is targeted.
- Hazardous area response team (HART)APPStandards
- Specially recruited and trained personnel, equipped to provide the ambulance response to high-risk environments and complex emergency situations.
- HAZMATHAZMATAPPStandards
- Hazardous materials that may pose risks in certain incident situations.
- HCPHCPAPPStandards
- Healthcare Professional, a trained medical individual responsible for assessing detainees.
- Heads of communicationAPPStandards
- Leads the corporate communications function and may also be known as a director.
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974APPStandards
- UK legislation that outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees to ensure health and safety in the workplace.
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974APPStandards
- UK legislation concerning health and safety in the workplace.
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974APPStandards
- Legislation outlining the duties of employers to ensure workplace safety.
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)APPStandards
- The leading government agency responsible for the regulation and enforcement of workplace health and safety.
- health and safety risk assessmentAPPStandards
- Assessment required to ensure safety of police personnel and the public during operations.
- Health Care Professional (HCP)APPStandards
- A qualified individual responsible for providing medical assessment and treatment.
- High harmAPPStandards
- An identified subject is suspected of having a sexual interest in children and is known or suspected to have an immediate opportunity to offend against a child.
- high-profile or sensitive casesAPPStandards
- Cases attracting significant public or media interest, particularly domestic homicides or similar incidents.
- High-profile or sensitive investigationsAPPStandards
- Judged by the unique circumstances including serious crimes or investigations involving celebrities.
- HM Courts & Tribunal ServiceAPPStandards
- Responsible for the administration of courts in England and Wales.