TERMINOLOGY "A"
An area an officer is assigned to patrol
What is: BEAT
ADW
What is: ASSAULT DEADLY WEAPON
Theft of property from a person using force or the threat of force
What is: ROBBERY
AKA
What is: ALSO KNOWN AS
Unlawful killing of a person with malice
What is: MURDER
Entering a property or room with the intent to steal items from the premises
What is: BURGLARY
A/O
What is: ARRESTING OFFICER
A person says they committed the crime — a full or direct statement of guilt
What is: CONFESSION
PI
What is: PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
A person who is not the main offender, but is involved in some way; can also be referred to as an accomplice
What is: ACCESSORY
Agreement between two or more people to commit a crime
What is: CONSPIRACY
BOLO
What is: BE ON THE LOOKOUT
something that makes a crime or situation more serious - example: using a weapon
What is: AGGRAVATION
MO
What is: MODUS OPERANDI
A person makes a statement that acknowledges some fact that helps prove guilt but stops short of saying that they committed the whole crime
What is: ADMISSION
Unlawful killing of a person without malice
What is: MANSLAUGHTER
CI
What is: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT
Officers who assist first responders
What is: BACKUP
OD
What is: OVERDOSE
What is: JURISDICTION
Facts & circumstances providing justification for a brief stop or detention; more than a hunch or mere speculation
What is: REASONABLE SUSPICION
DOA
What is: DEAD ON ARRIVAL
What is: PROBABLE CAUSE
LKA
What is: LAST KNOWN ADDRESS
Limited protected search of a person consisting of a pat down of outer clothing
What is: FRISK