What is the term PC?

What is the term PC?

Political correctness (adjectivally: politically correct; commonly abbreviated PC) is a term used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society.

What does PC mean in food?

p.c.: Abbreviation meaning after meals (from the Latin “post cibum”, after meals).

What police rank is PC?

police constable

What is highest rank in police force?

Director General Of Police

Is DS higher than DC?

DS/ PS : Detective Sergeant / Police Sergeant : The Sergeant is the first supervisory rank. Senior to that of a Constable and junior to the rank of Inspector. DC/ PC : Detective Police Constable / Police Constable : The Police Constable post is junior to the rank of Sergeant.

What is a DC in England?

DC – Detective Constable (cops who have passed their detective exams get a “D” instead of “P” before their rank) DS – Detective Sergeant. DI – Detective Inspector. DCI – Detective Chief Inspector. Det Supt – Detective Superintendent.

Is a DC higher than a PC?

First of all a detective constable is not a higher rank than a uniformed constable. They earn the same salary. First of all a detective constable is not a higher rank than a uniformed constable. They earn the same salary.

What does DSI stand for police?

Detective Superintendent

What is a sergeant in police?

A Police Sergeant is a first-line supervisor who plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of others. A Sergeant coordinates section activities, participates in police operations, and performs related work as required.

What are the ranks of British police?

Well, have no fear, Anglotopia readers, because here is your guide to basic ranks of the British police services!

  • Police Constable.
  • Sergeant.
  • Inspector.
  • Chief Inspector.
  • Superintendent/Chief Superintendent.
  • Chief Officers.

Why do British cops not carry guns?

This originates from the formation of the Metropolitan Police Service in the 19th century, when police were not armed, partly to counter public fears and objections over armed enforcers as this had been previously seen due to the British Army maintaining order when needed.

What is the British police called?

In Britain today all policemen are commonly referred to as ‘Bobbies’! Originally though, they were known as ‘Peelers’ in reference to one Sir Robert Peel (1788 – 1850). Today it is hard to believe that Britain in the 18th century did not have a professional police force.

Why do British police say Guv?

On Luther and other British television and movie exports you may hear officers call their superiors Boss, Guv, Sir or Ma’am (which can sometimes sound an awful lot like Mum to our American ears). What gives? All four terms are a way to show deference to your boss, and vary in usage based on region and community.

Where are Geordies?

-east England

Are Geordies friendly?

The Geordies are super friendly. The Geordie accent can take a while to get used to – don’t be embarrassed to ask someone to repeat themselves, they understand and will be happy to do so. You’re not alone, even people from the UK find the Geordie accent hard!