Key Police Witness (KPW)
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
Police officers or staff who can provide direct evidence of a DSI or circumstances leading to firearm discharge.
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
Death or Serious Injury (DSI)
A DSI matter means any circumstances in or as a result of a person’s death or serious injury resulting from police contact.
Independent Investigative Authority (IIA)
An authority responsible for the independent investigation of police-related deaths or serious injuries.
Post-Incident Procedure (PIP)
A framework for managing incidents that involve police firearms and potential serious consequences.
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.