Next year I will study in police technique at college Ahuntsic. For that reason I will create a glossary with the term that are used frequently in my programme.
(in) custody
noun
under police control
Example: You will be happy to know that we have taken the kidnapper into custody.
fr: en garde à vue
armed and dangerous
adjectives
is carrying a weapon and has a violent background
Example: Do not approach the thief if you see him. He is considered armed and dangerous.
fr: armé et dangereux
arrest
verb
take into police control
Example: My partner arrested the man who set fire to the building.
fr: arrêter
assailant
noun
person who assaults or attacks
Example: Did you see the assailant run away?
fr: assailant
back-up
noun
police that are called in to support or help
Example: We're calling for back-up now that we know she has a gun.
fr: de secours
bail
noun
large amount of money that someone pays as a promise to appear in cour
Example: Your husband's bail is posted at $20,000.
fr: caution
book
verb
register someone as a criminal
Example: We're taking your brother down to the station to book him.
fr: enregistrer
break into
verb
enter a residence, car, or business illegally
Example: Do you have any idea who would have broken into your car?
fr: entrer par effraction
burglar
noun
a person who breaks into a home or business and steals items
Example: We think the burglar got in through your chimney.
fr: cambrioleur
cell
noun
individual room in a jail or prison
Example: We'll have to keep you in a cell until someone comes to pay your bail.
fr: cellule
convict
noun
a person who is doing (or supposed to be doing) jailtime
Example: Please be aware that there is a convict on the loose.
fr: condamné
crime scene
noun
the place where a crime happened
Example: Please stay outside the yellow tape. This is a crime scene.
fr: scène de crime
criminal record
noun
a file that lists all of the crimes a person has committed
Example: We don't allow anyone with a criminal record into our country.
fr: dossier criminel
detective
noun
police officer responsible for solving crime
Example: The detective is going to ask you a few questions about the man's appearance.
fr: detective
escape
verb
get away from a holding place
Example: If you try to escape we will have to restrain you with handcuffs.
fr: s'échapper
felony
noun
a major crime
Example: Murder is considered a felony and is punishable by life in prison.
fr: crime majeur
fine
noun
money that a person pays for breaking a law
Example: You can get charged a large fine for speeding in a school zone.
fr: amende
fingerprints
noun
marks left by fingers that identify a person
Example: We're going to have to check your personal belongings for fingerprints.
fr: empreinte digitale
firearms
noun
weapons that shoot
Example: It is illegal to carry unregistered firearms such as rifles and pistols.
fr: arme à feu
gang
noun
a group of people often associated with crime and drugs
Example: Stay away from this area at night as there is a lot of gang activity.
fr: gang
handcuffs
noun
metal rings that attach to wrists to keep criminals (or the accused) from escaping
Example: We put your boyfriend in handcuffs, because we saw him climbing through your window and thought he was an intruder.
fr: menottes
intruder
noun
a person who enters a home or business illegally
Example: Someone called to report an intruder on the third floor.
fr: intrus
night stick
noun
heavy stick that police use for controlling crowds or defending themselves
Example: No, we don't carry guns. We only have night sticks.