PNC Warning Markers Flashcards
What does AG mean?
Alleges
This signal may be used to warn staff dealing with the individual that they may make false or unwarranted allegations against the police. It may be appropriate to create a separate signal for each time such an allegation is made to assist in the review process.
What does AT mean?
Ailment
This signal may be used to cater for both ailments and disabilities. The ailment may be
temporary or permanent and will provide advice to anyone dealing with the subject that they may suffer from a medical condition and/or require medication, e.g. epileptic, alcoholic, heart condition. This should not be used to record minor medical conditions which have no relevance to the future care of the individual in custody. Wherever possible medical evidence should be obtained to support the information.
What does CL mean?
Conceals
May conceal items when placed into custody, including mobile ‘phones, lighters etc, all of which pose an issue to health and safety of officers and individuals, or could have a detrimental effect on the investigation of crime. The text must include the item and where it was concealed. It should not be used where the concealment refers to weapons or drugs, as this information should be added to the weapons or drugs markers accordingly. It may be appropriate to create a separate signal for each time a
concealment is identified to assist in the review process.
What does CO mean?
Contagious
The individual may be a hazard to others as a carrier of disease which is contagious. This warning signal may be particularly useful in drawing a custody officer’s attention to a detainee who is suffering from hepatitis or scabies. Use of this signal for short term
illnesses is not recommended. HIV or AIDS is not considered to be contagious in the context of this signal. Wherever possible medical confirmation of the nature of the disease or condition would be advantageous.
What does DR mean?
Drugs
May be in unlawful possession of a controlled
drug. The purpose of this signal is to alert
anyone dealing with this person that they may
have drugs with them. The type of drug or the
reason for the possession should be recorded.
The signal is not restricted to supply or
production. It may for example be used to bring
attention to the fact that they may have needles
in their pockets. Under Mandatory Drugs Testing
legislation a person can be tested for heroin,
cocaine or crack cocaine whilst in custody.
What does ES mean?
Escaper
This signal is intended to indicate that the subject
may attempt to escape from custody. Evidence
of previous escape attempts along with details of
those attempts should be recorded. Custody or
HMP staff may take additional precautions,
particularly when transporting such an individual.
What does FI mean?
Firearm
Intelligence or conviction information exists to
suggest that the individual has used or may use
or possess firearms or imitation firearms for the
purpose of committing crime.
What does IF/F-Impers mean?
Impersonates Females
The subject who was born a male may
impersonate a female (cannot occur on Female
record). This would be beneficial in a custody
situation for searching purposes and also for
those occasions when the individual uses this
MO when committing crime.
Whats does IM/M-Impers mean?
Impersonates Males
The subject who was born a female may
impersonate a male (cannot occur on male
record). This would be beneficial in a custody
situation for searching purposes and also for
those occasions when the individual uses this
MO when committing crime.
What does MN mean?
Mental Health
The subject is known to suffer from a mental
condition or disorder. Psychiatric confirmation
may be desirable. Likely behavioural activity or
risks should be recorded.
What does SH mean?
Self Harm
This signal should be used where information
suggests that the subject may cause harm to
themselves, but where the harm is not
considered to be a suicide attempt. Self
mutilation history or deliberate harm in order to
support allegations against the Police would be
appropriate.
What does SU Mean?
Suicidal
Previous history or threats (not idle threats)
indicate that the individual may make a
determined effort to commit suicide. Information
such as method likely to be used would be
desirable. This signal is not restricted to suicide
attempts while in custody.
What does VI mean?
Violent
This signal can be used to indicate that an
individual may be violent. It is not restricted to
violent behaviour towards police alone. It may for
example be used to indicate previous domestic
abuse or violence towards particular groups of
people. A conviction for a common assault alone
would not normally warrant a violent warning
signal.
What does WE mean?
Weapons
The individual has used a weapon to commit an
offence or intelligence suggests that they may
carry a weapon unlawfully. It may also be used
to indicate if blades etc are deliberately secreted
about their person when in custody. The type of
weapon and information as to where it might be
concealed should be recorded.
What does XP mean?
Explosives
May possess explosives for a criminal purpose.
