Public order
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
Refers to the principle of maintaining peace and preventing disorder in public spaces.
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
NPCC
National Police Chiefs' Council
POPS advisers (POPSAs)
Advisers who provide expertise and guidance during POPS planning.
POPS commanders
Officers responsible for overseeing public order operations.
POPS planners
Personnel who are involved in the logistical aspects of planning public order operations.
public order public safety (POPS)
Events and operations where there is a reasonably foreseeable risk to public order and/or public safety.
Public safety
The protection of the public from harm and hazards.
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.