function of command
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
The primary responsibilities and roles associated with command.
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
Airwave
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command protocols
The guidelines that maintain effective command, clarity of command, and a robust audit trail.
Command structure
The organizational framework for authority and responsibility during armed deployment.
gold support officer
An individual who provides necessary support to manage incidents at the strategic tier.
Mobile forward control facilities
Temporary command centers for larger or dispersed operations.
silver (tactical) commander
The commander responsible for tactical operations.
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.