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The complete index — 1025 UK policing acronyms and terms, page 21 of 21.
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- Victims of terrorism unit (VTU)APPStandards
- A Home Office unit established to coordinate responses to terrorist attacks and support victims.
- Victims’ CodeAPPStandards
- The Ministry of Justice Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.
- VIOLENT AND SEX OFFENDER REGISTER (ViSOR)APPStandards
- A shared database for recording information on sexual and violent offenders.
- ViSOR (Violent Offender and Sex Offender Register)APPStandards
- A database containing information on individuals who pose a high risk to the public.
- Volume crimeAPPStandards
- Any crime which, through its sheer volume, has a significant impact on the community and the ability of the local police to tackle it.
- VPCVolunteer Police CadetJoining
- A young person aged 13-17 who volunteers with the police, gaining experience and contributing to community projects.
- Vulnerability Assessment FrameworkAPPStandards
- A tool used by police to identify signs of vulnerability in individuals.
- Vulnerable adultAPPStandards
- A person who may need community care services due to mental or other disabilities, age, or illness.
- Vulnerable or intimidated witnessAPPStandards
- Witnesses who may be under 18 years old or otherwise deemed vulnerable, qualifying for special measures during testimonies.
- WarrantAPPStandards
- A legal document authorizing police entry and detention of individuals under specific legal provisions.
- WatchlistAPPStandards
- A predetermined list of individuals of interest for monitoring by facial recognition technology.
- Wildlife Crime Officer (WCO)APPStandards
- A trained officer responsible for carrying out wildlife crime investigations.
- WitnessAPPStandards
- One who sees, knows or vouches for something. One who gives testimony under oath or affirmation.
- Witness anonymityAPPStandards
- Legal provision that protects the identities of witnesses to prevent intimidation or harm.
- Witness Care Unit (WCU)APPStandards
- A unit within a police force responsible for supporting witnesses throughout the court process.
- witness care unitsAPPStandards
- Units that provide a single point of contact for victims and witnesses to minimize stress and keep them updated.
- Witness CharterAPPStandards
- A set of principles that outlines the rights of witnesses throughout the criminal justice process.
- Witness intermediariesAPPStandards
- Persons assisting vulnerable witnesses to give their best evidence.
- witness intimidationAPPStandards
- Actions or threats intended to influence or intimidate a witness in a legal proceeding.
- Youth CautionAPPStandards
- A statutory out of court resolution for young offenders admitting to low-level offences.
- Youth Conditional CautionAPPStandards
- A caution for young offenders with attached reparative or rehabilitative conditions.
- Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999APPStandards
- A law that allows for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses to receive support during the criminal justice process.
- Youth Offending Teams (YOTs)APPStandards
- Comprise representatives from various agencies aimed at addressing the needs of young offenders.
- Zone of recognitionAPPStandards
- A three-dimensional space within the camera's field of view where imaging conditions for robust face recognition are met.