Police Jargon: C - Charlie

CAA: Civil Aviation Authority
Casualty Bureau: Team of Support Staff who deal with enquiries from members of the public following a major accident or incident e.g. plane crash
CASU: Central Administration Support Unit
CBT: Computer Based Training
CC: Chief Constable
CEO: Civilian Enforcement Officer
CFF: Crime Fighting Fund
CHIS: Covert Human Intelligence Source (Informants)
CID: Criminal Investigation Department
CIS: Criminal Intelligence System
CJS: Criminal Justice System
CJU: Criminal Justice Unit
CMP: Communications Management Project (New Radio System)
COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
CommunitySafety Groups: Established under the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act, bringing together all partners in local authority areas to promote and improve community safety.
Communications Centre: The first point of contact for any incoming national telephone calls
Communications Centre Agent: Person responsible for reception and progress of incoming telephone calls provides help, advice and transfer of calls.
CPS: Crown Prosecution Service
C & RR: Community and Race Relations
CRE: Commission for Racial Equality
CS: Aerosol Incapacitant Spray used by Police Officers for self defence purposes when attacked or when attempting to arrest violent offenders
CSO: Crime Support Officer/Community Support Officers, introduced under the 2002 Police Reform Act to support the work of police officers.
CTO: Central Ticket Office (Part of CJU)
Custody Operator: The private companies providing court escort and custody services