Hi, my name is Justin. I have been studying Police Technology for almost 1 year. This glossary will help people that has difficulty understanding certain words in the police environment. This glossary will be about the vocabulary that surrounds the police domain. The method that I used is to find words in the dictionary that are related to Police Technology. I want the reader to understand better the Police terms.
Bail
Noun
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: He has been released on bail.
fr: Caution
Felony
Noun
A felony is a serious crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or death in the United States.
Example: He pleaded guilty to six felonies.
fr: Crime
Manslaughter
Noun
Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without premeditated intent (malice aforethought), distinguishing it from murder. It is generally categorized into voluntary (heat of passion/provocation) or involuntary (criminal negligence/reckless conduct).
Example: She was convicted of manslaughter for driving while drunk and killing three people.
fr: Homicide involontaire
Witness
Noun
A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
Example: Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident.
