HOLMES

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.

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Definition

Home Office Large Major Enquiry System, a computer system to support police major investigation operations.

This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.

college.police.uk/app/major-investigation-and-public-protection/investigating-child-abuse-and-safeguarding-children/managing-complex-child-abuse-investigations

Related terms

Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

The body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by police in England and Wales.

Major Incident Room (MIR)

A dedicated space where investigations into complex incidents are coordinated.

Senior Investigating Officer (SIO)

Officer in charge of the criminal investigation related to the incident.

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.