Underpinning Aims and Objectives
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 foundational principles that guide the processes of firearms licensing.
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
Firearms Enquiry Officer (FEO)
An officer responsible for assessing the suitability of applicants for firearms licenses.
National Decision Model (NDM)
A decision-making model used throughout the police service to assist operational officers, planners, advisors and commanders managing their response.
National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS)
The system used to record and manage firearms licensing applications.
Professional Judgement
The application of experience and knowledge by decision makers in assessing situations.
Quality Assurance (QA)
A strategy developed to ensure that the processes of firearms licensing are conducted appropriately.
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.