National Crime Agency (NCA)
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
An agency that tackles serious and organised crime.
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
ACRO Criminal Records Office
The national police unit responsible for exchanging criminal conviction information.
Border Force
A law enforcement command responsible for securing the UK border.
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)
Scotland's prosecution service.
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
The body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by police in England and Wales.
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA)
An authority responsible for protecting vulnerable workers and investigating reports of worker exploitation.
Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN)
A network facilitating information and intelligence sharing between government, law enforcement, and the private sector to combat serious and organised crime.
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.