Hi, my name is Charlotte I'm creating this glossary because this is what I'm studying in. I need to learn new vocabulary. I want also to help because understand more the Police Technology vocabulary. In our job we will probably have to speak English with people so this glossary will help us.
Arraign
Verb
To formally accuse someone who committed a crime in aw court and ask them if they are guilty or not.
Example: The judge will arraign the suspect tomorrow.
en: Accuser
Assailant
Noun
A person who physically attacks someone.
Example: The police officer is looking for the assailant.
en: Agresseur
Burglary
Noun
Entering a building illegally with the intention of stealing something.
Example: An 11-year-old boy committed a burglary.
en: Cambriolage.
Coroner
noun
It's a government official who examines death and can hold an investigation to find the cause of death.
Example: The coroner just arrive at the crime scene to examine the body
en: Coroner
Crime
Noun
An illegal act or action that violates public law that the legal system can punish.
Example: The suspect was arrested for committed a crime.
en: Crime
Drug
Noun
Is any chemical that causes a change in the body when taken, except for food or nutrients.
Example: He was taking drug when he killed her.
en: Drogue
Emergency
Noun
A dangerous situation needing immediate help.
Example: There is an emergency right now.
en: Urgence
Evidence
Noun
Information or objects that prove a crime
Example: There is no evidence to prove that he is guilty.
en: Évidence
Fingerprint
Noun
A unique marks left by fingers who can be used to identify someone.
Example: His fingerprint was on the crime scene.
en: Empreinte digitale
Handcuffs
Noun
Restraint devices in metals to secure an individual's wrists.
Example: They tried to handcuff him, but he ran away.
en: Menottes
Investigation
Noun
The process of finding facts about a crime or about someone.
Example: He is under investigation for killing his friend.
en: Investigation
Jail
Noun
A place where people are confined after committed a crime.
Example: He is in jail for 10 years.
en: Prison
Law
Noun
Rules created by the government to regulate the actions of the population.
Example: They were taken to court for breaking the law.
en: Loi
Lawyer
Noun
A person who defends or represents someone in court
Example: He hired a lawyer to go in court.
en: Avocat
Police report
Noun
An official, written document that describe a crime or an incident.
Example: The police officer write his police report after his shift.
en: Rapport de police
Radio
Noun
Device used by police to communicate with each others.
Example: He used his radio to ask a question to his partner.
en: Radio
Search warrant
Noun
A legal document that authorizes searching a place.
Example: We have a search warrant for your house.
en: Mandat de perquisition
Statement
Noun
A written or spoken description of events.
Example: She made a statement to the police.
en: Déclaration
Trial
Noun
A court process to decide if someone is guilty or innocent.
en: Procès
Witness
Noun
A person who saw or knows something about a crime.
Example: The witness saw something before it happens.
