Threat Assessment
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 analysis of potential or actual harm to people, the probability of it occurring and the consequences or impact should it occur.
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
Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs)
Police officers specially trained to carry and use firearms.
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
The body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by police in England and Wales.
Electoral Commission
An independent body overseeing the integrity of the electoral process.
Electoral registration officer (ERO)
A council officer responsible for maintaining the register of electors.
Electoral services manager (ESM)
An officer who advises the ERO and returning officer on electoral matters.
Force election single point of contact (SPOC)
A designated officer responsible for liaising with the Electoral Commission and local authorities regarding election matters.
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.