DVPNs and DVPOs
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
Domestic Violence Protection Notices and Domestic Violence Protection Orders, used to protect victims from further harm.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Bail conditions
Key safeguarding measures following arrest.
CPS
Crown Prosecution Service, responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.
PACE
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which provides legal framework for police conduct in custody and searches.
Primary perpetrator
The main individual responsible for the offending behavior.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.