Force election single point of contact (SPOC)
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
A designated officer responsible for liaising with the Electoral Commission and local authorities regarding election matters.
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
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
The body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by police in England and Wales.
Electoral Commission
An independent body overseeing the integrity of the electoral process.
Electoral registration officer (ERO)
A council officer responsible for maintaining the register of electors.
Electoral services manager (ESM)
An officer who advises the ERO and returning officer on electoral matters.
Returning officer
An individual responsible for ensuring elections are conducted according to the law, liable for any breaches.
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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.