Health Care Professional (HCP)
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 qualified individual responsible for providing medical assessment and treatment.
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
Custody Record
A documented account of the detainee's status and actions during their time in custody.
Detainee
A person who is held in custody by law enforcement.
PACE
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which provides legal framework for police conduct in custody and searches.
Risk assessment
This process should prioritise the attention of other agencies by signposting them to internal and external referrals, reports and other relevant intelligence.
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.