Entity: APB
APB is an acronym that stands for All Points Bulletin, commonly used in law enforcement to alert officers about a suspect or situation. It can also be used informally to convey urgent news or information in a broader context.
APB
Etymology
The term APB stands for All Points Bulletin, originating from the practice of broadcasting alerts to all officers in a specific area.
Definition
APB is a broadcast alert from one police station to all others in an area, state, etc., typically with instructions to arrest a particular suspect or suspects.
Historical Context
APBs were some of the first technologies used for digital message broadcast systems, allowing for wide dissemination of urgent information.
Cultural Significance
APB is commonly used in law enforcement to alert officers about suspects or situations. It is also used informally to convey urgent news or information in a broader context.
Related Concepts
- All-points bulletin
See Also
- Police jargon
- Law enforcement communication
A broadcast alert from one police station to all others in an area, state, etc., typically with instructions to arrest a particular suspect or suspects.