National Probation Service
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 service that supervises high-risk offenders released into the community.
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.
Court enforcement officers (CEOs)
Officers empowered to execute arrest warrants and enforce court orders.
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.
HM Courts & Tribunal Service
Responsible for the administration of courts in England and Wales.
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.