# - fracture
AAA – abdominal aortic aneurism
Abdo - abdomen/abdominal
ASC – ambulance support crew
BP – blood pressure
C/O - complaining of
CFR – community first responder
COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP – chest pain
CVA – cerebral vascular accident
DIB – difficulty in breathing
DNACPR – do not attempt cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
DNAR – do not attempt resuscitation
DNR – do not resuscitate
DOA – dead on arrival
DVT – deep vein thrombosis
ECA – emergency care assistant
ECG – electrocardiogram
EOL – end of life
ECP – emergency care practitioner
HCA – healthcare assistant
HCP – health care professional
HTN - hypertension
ICD - implantable cardioverter defibrillator
IM – intra-muscular
IO – intra-osseous
IV – intra-venous
LLQ - lower left quadrant
LRQ - lower right quadrant
MI – myocardial infarction
NoF – neck of femur
NSR - normal sinus rhythm
PE – pulmonary embolism
PEA – pulseless electrical activity
PR – per-rectal
PT - patient
PV – per-vaginal
ROSC – return of spontaneous circulation
RTB – return to base
SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome
SOB – shortness of breath
SOBOE - short of breath on exertion
STEMI – ST elevation myocardial infarction
THR - total hip replacement
TIA – transient ischemic attack
TKR - total knee replacement
ULQ - upper left quadrant
URQ - upper right quadrant
VF – ventricular fibrillation
VT – ventricular tachycardia
PC - presenting complaint
HXPC - history of presenting complaint
O/A - on arrival
G/imp - general impression
O/E - on examination
CNS - central nervous system
MH - mental health
CVS - cardiovascular system
RS - respiratory system
GU/GI - genito-urinary/gastrointestinal
MSK - musculoskeletal
Tx - treatment
Additional sub-headings:
PMHx - past medical history
DHx - drug history
SHx - social history
FHx - family history
NKDA - no known drug allergies
NKA - no known allergies
AAIB - Air Accident Investigation Branch
ABC - Acceptable Behaviour Contract
ABE - Achieving Best Evidence
ABH - Actual Bodily Harm
ACPO - Association of Chief Police Officers
AFO - Authorised Firearms Officer
AFR - Automatic Fingerprint Recognition
AIO - Accident Investigation Officer
ANPR - Automatic Number Plate Recognition
ARV - Armed Response Vehicle
ASBO - Anti-Social Behaviour Order
ASU - Air Support Unit
BAME - Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
BTP - British Transport Police
BWV - Body Worn Video
CBO - Criminal Behaviour Order
CCJ - County Court Judgement
CCTV - Closed Circuit Television
CHIS - Covert Human Intelligence Source
CID - Criminal Investigation Department
C/INSP - Chief Inspector
CJS - Criminal Justice System
CO - Case Officer.
CNC - Civil Nuclear Constabulary
CPO - Crime Prevention Officer
CPS - Crown Prosecution Service
CS - An abbreviation for O-chlorobenzylidene malonontrite
C/SUPT - Chief Superintendent
DDM - Dedicated Decision Maker
DDO - Designated Detention Officer
D&D - Drunk and Disorderly
DIC - Drunk in Charge
DPG - Diplomatic Protection Group
D/SUPT - Detective Superintendent
DVLA - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
EAB - Evidence and Actions Book
EBM - Evidential Breath Machine
EBP - Evidence-Based Policing
EDL - English Defence League
ETA - Estimated Time Of Arrival
FBO - Football Banning Order
FEO - Firearms Enquiry Officer/Front Enquiry Office
FLO - Family Liaison Officer
FLC - Family Liaison Co-Ordinator
FOIA - Freedom of Information Act
FPN - Fixed Penalty Notice
GBH - Grievous Bodily Harm
GMP - Greater Manchester Police
HAZCHEM - Hazardous Chemicals
HMIC - His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabularies
HSE - Health and Safety Executive
IO - Investigating Officer
IOM - Integrated offender management
IOPC - Independent Office for Police Conduct
ISA - Investigation Support Assiatant
JP - Justice of the Peace
MAPPA - Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements
MISPER - Missing Person
MIT - Major Investigation Team
MO - Modus Operandi
MPS - Metropolitan Police Service
NaVCIS - National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service
NBPA - National Black Police Association
NCALT - National Centre for Applied Learning Technologies
NDM - National Decision Model
NFA - No Fixed Abode
NFA - No Further Action
NPAS - National Police Air Service
OCG - Organised Crime Group
OCN - Organised Crime Network
OIC - Officer in Case/Officer in charge
OOCD - Out of Court Disposals
OPCC - Office Of The Police And Crime Commissioner
OSU - Officer Safety Unit/Operational Support Unit
OST - Officer Safety Training
PACE - Police and Criminal Evidence Act
PCSO - Police Community Support Officer
PHE - Public Health England
PNB - Pocket Note Book
PNC - Police National Computer
PND - Police National Database
POLACC - Police Accident
POLSA - Police Search Adviser
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
QPM - Queen's Police Medal
RAFP - Royal Air Force Police
RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
RMP - Royal Military Police
RTC - Road Traffic Collision
SC - Special Constable
SCPO - Serious Crime Prevention Order
SIO - Senior Investigating Officer
SMT/SLT - Senior Management Team
SNT - Safer Neighbourhood Team
SOCO - Scenes Of Crime Officer
SPOC - Single Point of Contact
SUPT - Superintendent
TPAC - Tactical Pursuit and Containment
TRiM - Trauma risk management
TSG/TST - Territorial Support Group/Tactical Support Team
TSU - Technical Support Unit/Tactical Support unit
TVP - Thames Valley Police
TWOC - Taking Without Consent
VCOP - Victim Codes Of Practice
VDRS - Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme
VOSA - Vehicle & Operator Services Agency
YOT/YOS - Youth Offending Team/Youth Offender Service
*Source: consultingcops.com
Investigative approach
Assume nothing, Believe no one, Challenge everything
Radio transmissions
Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity
First aid - initial response
Assess scene, Communicate to control, Treat injuries
RTC actions
Approach from rear, Caution signs and cones, Examine scene, Casualties, Ambulance/Fire/Other agencies, Remove obstructions, Detailed investigation
Identification in statements - R. v. Turnbull!
Amount of time under observation, Distance between witness and suspect, Visibility, Obstructions, Known or seen before?, Any reason to remember?, Time lapse between first and subsequent sightings, Errors
Dealing with mental health/vulnerable individuals
Contain the situation (rather than restrain), Approach within view (avoid approaching from behind), Reduce distractions (helmet off, turn radio down, one officer talking), Explain what you are doing (simple language) and listen to the person, Slow down your actions and give the person more space. Seek the help of a relative or carer.
Animals involved for reportable RTC
Cattle, Horses, Asses, Mules, Pigs, Sheep, Dogs, Goats
Elements of the National Decision Model
Code of ethics, Information, Assessment, Powers and policy, Options, Actions, Review
Arrest necessities
Child or other vulnerable person (protect), Obstruction of the highway, Prevent loss or damage of property, Prevent public indecency, Life or limb (prevent loss of), Address (ascertain), Name (ascertain), Effective and prompt investigation, Disappearance of suspect
Powers of seizure
Concealed, Lost, Altered, Damaged, Destroyed
Exhibits
Description, Custody number, Signature of witness, Address, Identity mark, Date/time
First aid
Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing
Crime recording
Evidence, Consider, Linked, Intelligence, Property, Suspect, Eyewitness
Pocket notebook rules
Erasures (don't), Leaves (none torn out), Blank spaces (none), Overwriting (don't), Writing between the lines (don't), Statements should be in direct speech
Vehicle checks
Fuel, Lights, Oil, Water, Electrics, Rubber, Safety equipment
Stop and search procedure
Grounds, Object, Warrant card (if not in uniform), Identification, Station attached to, Entitlement to a copy of the form, Legislation search performed under, You are detained for the purpose of this search
Protected characteristics
Gender, Religion, Age, Disability, Ethnicity, Sexual Orientation, Marriage/Civil partnership, Pregnancy/maternity
Arrest necessities
Investigation, Disappearance, Child or vulnerable person, Obstruction of the highway, Physical injury, Public decency, Loss or damage, Address, Name
Operational Orders
Information, Intention, Method, Administration, Risk assessment, Communication, Human rights
Statement writing plan
Introduction, Scene set, Incident, Descriptions, End
Statement writing structure
Introduction, People, Place, Event, Conclusion
Items that can be removed for s1 PACE stop and search
Jacket, Outer garments, Gloves
Major incidents
Major incident declared?, Exact location, Type of incident, Hazards present, Access (safe routes), Number and type of casualties, Emergency services present/required
Identification factors
Name, Age, Sex, Colour, Height
Investigative interviewing
Prepare/plan, Engage and explain, Account, Closure, Evaluation
First aid - control of bleeding
Position, Expose/examine, Elevate, Pressure
Use of force
Proportionate, Lawful, Accountable, Necessary (,Ethical)
Powers of entry
Pursuit of person unlawfully at large, Life, limb or property, Execute a warrant, Arrest for an indictable offence, Specified by an act, Escape from prison
Hate crime definition
Religion, Identified gender, Disability, Ethnicity, Sexuality
First aid/major incident
Survey the scene, Assess, Disseminate information to control, Casualties (number), Hazards, Access, Location, Emergency Services required, Type of incident and timescales
Problem solving
Scan, Analysis, Response, Assessment
Mechanically propelled vehicle (MPV) propulsion types
Steam, Electric, Petrol, Diesel, Oil, Gas
Major incidents
Seal area, Control, Emergency services, Notify, Evacuate
Reasonable cause to suspect
Seen, Heard, Actions of the suspect, Conversations, Knowledge, Smell
Targets
Specific, Measurable, Agreed, Realistic, Timebound
Supervisor feedback
Specific, Non-judgmental, Actionable, Positive, Soonest
Human Rights
Statutory, Proportional, Interference, Necessary, Evidence
Control room risk assessment
Threat, Harm, Risk, Investigation, Vulnerability, Engagement
Aggravated burglary
Weapon (offensive), Imitation firearm, Firearm, Explosive