PNC

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.

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Definition

Police National Computer.

This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.

college.police.uk/app/domestic-abuse/checklists-guides-and-support-appendix-c college.police.uk/app/information-management/management-police-information/retention-review-and-disposal college.police.uk/app/major-investigation-and-public-protection/missing-persons/missing-persons-quick-reference-guides/initial-response-and-investigation

Related terms

CPIA

Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act, which covers disclosure obligations in criminal cases.

DBS

Disclosure and Barring Service.

DPA

Data Protection Act, legislation governing the handling of personal data.

DVPN

Domestic Violence Protection Notice.

DVPO

Domestic Violence Protection Order.

FOIA

Freedom of Information Act 2000

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.