Golden hour
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 initial period following the report of a crime, crucial for preserving evidence.
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
Code of Practice for Victims of Crime
The standard outlining the rights of victims in the criminal justice process.
CPIA (Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996)
Legislation defining the conduct of criminal investigations by police to ensure fairness and accountability.
Fast-track actions
Immediate actions taken to establish critical facts and preserve evidence in an investigation.
RUI (Released Under Investigation)
A status of a suspect who has been arrested but released without charge while investigations continue.
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.