Vulnerability Assessment Framework
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
A tool used by police to identify signs of vulnerability in individuals.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
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MHA 1983
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National Decision Model (NDM)
A decision-making model used throughout the police service to assist operational officers, planners, advisors and commanders managing their response.
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.