Situation Awareness
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
Understanding the mood and dynamics of a community in relation to incidents.
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
Community Impact Assessment
A review assessing the effects of police actions on the local community.
Critical incident
Any incident where the effectiveness of the police response is likely to have a significant impact on the confidence of the victim, their family and/or the community.
Criticality Factors
Specific elements that may increase the impact of an incident.
Family Liaison and Coordination of Support Services (FLACSS)
An organization that offers support and advice to victims of sudden or violent bereavement.
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.