Primary perpetrator
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 main individual responsible for the offending behavior.
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
Bail conditions
Key safeguarding measures following arrest.
CPS
Crown Prosecution Service, responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.
DVPNs and DVPOs
Domestic Violence Protection Notices and Domestic Violence Protection Orders, used to protect victims from further harm.
PACE
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which provides legal framework for police conduct in custody and searches.
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.