Volume crime
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
Any crime which, through its sheer volume, has a significant impact on the community and the ability of the local police to tackle it.
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
Admissibility
The court's decision on whether evidence can be included, is often dependent on various legal standards and specifications.
Best evidence
Primary evidence or first-hand evidence, such as eye witnesses or original documents.
Criminal investigation
An investigation conducted by police officers with a view to it being ascertained whether a person should be charged with an offence, or whether a person charged with an offence is guilty of it.
Criminal investigator
Any police officer involved in the conduct of a criminal investigation.
Joint investigation
An investigation where two or more agencies are involved, each approaching the investigation differently.
Modus operandi
The methods used by offenders in committing crimes.
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.