These terms are to understand more the job of a police officer and the terms that they use to communicate between them. These are my references: Google.com. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convict.
Arrest
Verb or noun
Seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody.
Example: " The police arrested him for possession of marijuana."
" I have a warrant for your arrest. "
fr: Arrêter
Backup
Noun
A person or thing that can be called on if necessary; a reserve.
Example: '' No police backup could be expected ''
fr: Support
Bail
Noun and verb
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
Example: Noun: "He has been released on bail."
Verb: "His son called home to get bailed out of jail."
fr: Caution
Burglar
Noun
A person who commits burglary.
Example: ''A burglar came in to my house''
fr: Cambrioleur
Convict
Noun and verb
Noun: A person found guilty of a criminal offense and serving a sentence of imprisonment.
Verb: Declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
Example: "The theives were convicted of the robbery."
'' The jury convicted them of fraud. ''
fr: Condamné
Crime scene
Criminal record
Noun
A list of a person's previous criminal convictions.
Example: " The court said his criminal record would be expunged at the end of the year."
fr: Dossier criminel
Detective
Noun
A person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes.
Example: "Detective Sergeant Fox"
fr: Détective
Felony
Noun
A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Example: "He pleaded guilty to six felonies"
fr: Crime
Gang
Noun and verb
An organized group of criminals.
Example: Noun: '' I'm part of a gang. ''
Verb: " The smaller supermarket chains are ganging together to beat the big boys."
