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The complete index — 1025 UK policing acronyms and terms, page 15 of 21.
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- PIP2PIP2APPStandards
- Professionalising Investigations Programme Level 2.
- PIRLFLPIRLFLAPPStandards
- Mnemonic for Planning, Information, Resources, Logistics, Finance, Legal.
- Place of safetyAPPStandards
- Locations where individuals detained under mental health provisions can be taken for assessment and care.
- Planned operationsAPPStandards
- Police operations developed in advance with strategies and tactics.
- PlaybookAPPStandards
- A comprehensive guidebook outlining an organisation’s social media strategy.
- PCCPolice and Crime CommissionerOversight
- An elected official responsible for securing efficient and effective policing within their force area, setting the police budget, and holding the Chief Constable to account.
- Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC)APPStandards
- An elected official responsible for overseeing the police force and ensuring it reflects the public's needs and priorities.
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE)APPStandards
- Framework for police powers and duties in the UK.
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) Code AAPPStandards
- A legal code that outlines procedures and powers related to stop and search.
- PACEPolice and Criminal Evidence Act 1984Legal
- The primary legislation governing police powers of stop and search, arrest, detention, investigation, and the treatment of detained persons.
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)APPStandards
- Legislation that outlines the powers and responsibilities of police in England and Wales regarding the treatment of suspects.
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) Code CAPPStandards
- Regulations that provide guidelines on the detention and questioning of arrested persons.
- PCSOPolice Community Support OfficerRanks
- A non-warranted member of police staff with limited powers who provides a visible policing presence and supports community engagement.
- PCDAPolice Constable Degree ApprenticeshipJoining
- A three-year police entry route where new officers earn a degree in Professional Policing Practice while training on the job. The most common PEQF entry route.
- Police documentation teamAPPStandards
- Teams responsible for collecting personal information during emergencies, complying with legal guidelines.
- PEQFPolice Education Qualifications FrameworkJoining
- The national framework introduced by the College of Policing setting out the entry routes and educational requirements for becoming a police officer.
- PFEWPolice Federation of England and WalesOrganisation
- The staff association representing police officers from the rank of constable to chief inspector on pay, conditions, and welfare matters.
- PNCPolice National ComputerTechnology
- The national database holding records on people (convictions, wanted/missing), vehicles, and property. Accessible to all UK forces.
- Police National Computer (PNC)APPStandards
- A centralized database providing access to various police information.
- PNDPolice National DatabaseTechnology
- A national intelligence database allowing forces to share and access intelligence, custody records, and crime reports across force boundaries.
- Police protectionAPPStandards
- An emergency power enabling police officers to protect a child at risk of significant harm.
- Police Reform Act 2002APPStandards
- An Act that provides police community support officers with powers to search for and seize alcohol and tobacco.
- Police Reform Act 2002 (PRA)APPStandards
- Legislation that includes powers to seize vehicles driven inconsiderately.
- PRRBPolice Remuneration Review BodyOversight
- The independent body that makes recommendations to the government on pay and conditions for police officers up to and including the rank of chief superintendent.
- Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)APPStandards
- The police service responsible for law enforcement in Northern Ireland.
- PSAEWPolice Superintendents' Association of England and WalesOrganisation
- The staff association representing officers at the ranks of superintendent and chief superintendent in England and Wales, on pay, conditions, welfare and professional development m… Read full definition
- PSUPolice Support UnitSpecialist Roles
- A trained unit of officers equipped for public order deployments, typically consisting of one inspector, three sergeants, and a number of constables with specialist equipment.
- Police Support Unit (PSU)APPStandards
- A specialized unit that assists in dealing with public disturbances.
- Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022APPStandards
- Legislation that includes supplementary guidance on policing protests.
- policing styleAPPStandards
- The approach or manner in which policing is conducted.
- POPS advisers (POPSAs)APPStandards
- Advisers who provide expertise and guidance during POPS planning.
- POPS commandersAPPStandards
- Officers responsible for overseeing public order operations.
- POPS plannersAPPStandards
- Personnel who are involved in the logistical aspects of planning public order operations.
- positional asphyxiaAPPStandards
- A condition where restraint can lead to a person's airway being obstructed.
- Positive actionAPPStandards
- Action taken by police to protect victims and prevent further harm.
- Positive reasonable grounds decision (RGD)APPStandards
- A decision made by the Single Competent Authority (SCA) indicating there are reasonable grounds to believe that someone is a victim of modern slavery.
- Post Incident Manager (PIM)APPStandards
- An appointed police manager to facilitate post-incident investigations.
- Post MortemAPPStandards
- Information and evidence gathered from a deceased individual's remains after death to assist in identification.
- Post-Incident EvaluationAPPStandards
- A review process to understand issues arising from an incident and to learn lessons for future responses.
- Post-Incident Procedure (PIP)APPStandards
- A framework for managing incidents that involve police firearms and potential serious consequences.
- Potentially dangerous person (PDP)APPStandards
- An individual whose behavior raises reasonable grounds to believe they may commit an offense that will cause serious harm.
- Potentially Dangerous Persons (PDP)APPStandards
- Not defined in statute, but referred to as individuals believed to pose a risk of serious harm and not managed under MAPPA.
- Potentially Dangerous Persons (PDPs)APPStandards
- Individuals who pose a significant risk of harm to themselves or others due to severe mental health issues.