20 This glossary presents some of the most used terms in the police world. terms
This 20-terms glossary will introduce you to some of the most common words you need when you talk about policing and law enforcement. My name is Justine, I am 18 years old, and I study Police Technology. With these 20 words, you will better understand what I study in and if you don't know a lot about the police world, it is a great opportunity to learn a bit about it. I hope you enjoy it!
baton
Noun
Offensive, defensive and control tool when used correctly by law enforcement.
Example: Law enforcement used batons to disperse the demonstrators.
en: Matraque
bulletproof vest
Noun
A vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet.
Example: I wore my bulletproof vest at work today.
en: Gilet pare-balle
crime scene
Noun
Any location that may be associated with a committed crime.
Example: Fingerprints were found on the crime scene.
en: Scène de crime
criminal
Noun
A person who has committed a crime.
Example: These men are dangerous criminals.
en: Criminel
detective
Noun
A person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes.
Example: Detectives are anxious to interview anyone who saw the car.
en: Détective
evidence
Noun
Any matter offered in court to prove the truth or falsity of a fact in issue.
Example: Evidences were found on the crime scene.
en: Preuve
guilty
Adjective
Culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing.
Example: He was found guilty of manslaughter.
en: Coupable
gun
Noun
A weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise.
Example: Police officers wear their guns at all time while in service.
en: Pistolet
investigation
Noun
The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.
Example: He is under investigation for receiving illicit funds.
en: Enquête
justice
Noun
The administration of the law or authority in maintaining peace.
Example: Justice was made in this case.
en: Justice
law
Noun
The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
Example: They were taken to court for breaking the law.
en: Loi
lawyer
Noun
A person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
Example: They discussed with the lawyer about the sentence.
en: Avocat
mafia
Noun
An organized international body of criminals, operating all around the world and having a complex and ruthless behavioral code.
Example: I saw Mafia members last night at the restaurant.
en: Mafia
murder
Noun
The act of killing of one human being by another. It's the biggest punishable offense by law.
Example: This man was found guilty of murder.
en: Meurtre
officer
noun
A person holding a position of command or authority in the armed services, in the merchant marine, or on a passenger ship.
Example: I got arrested by a police officer.
en: Officier, fonctionnaire
patrolman
Noun
A patrolling police officer.
Example: There was a patrolman on the steps to keep the curious away.
en: Patrouilleur
peace officer
Noun
General terme to speak about the people who apply the law.
Example: I saw two peace officers in the metro yesterday.
en: Agent de la paix
police search
Noun
When the police gets into your home to look for evidences without your consent.
Example: We will carry out a police search in the suspect's house.
en: Perquisition
suspect
Noun
A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense.
