Forward Intelligence Team (FIT)
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
Specialized police unit involved in the intelligence gathering for public order events.
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
Basic Command Unit (BCU)
A local police unit responsible for delivering services within a specific geographical area.
Bronze Intelligence
A command role responsible for managing intelligence during an operational phase.
National Police Coordination Centre (NPoCC)
Coordinates police mutual aid and ensures a consistent response to incidents across the UK.
public order public safety (POPS)
Events and operations where there is a reasonably foreseeable risk to public order and/or public safety.
Strategic Intelligence and Briefing Unit (SIB)
A unit within NPoCC providing national intelligence updates and assessments.
Strategic Risk Assessment (SRA)
A comprehensive assessment to identify potential risks associated with specific groups or events.
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.