Theft Act s10 • Aggravated burglary

WIFE police meaning

Aggravated burglary articles — Theft Act 1968 s10. A straightforward operational memory aid for WIFE.

Short answer

The articles that turn a burglary into aggravated burglary if the offender has one with them at the time.

WIFE
Aggravated burglary articles — Theft Act 1968 s10
WWeapon of offence
IImitation firearm
FFirearm
EExplosive

When officers use it

The articles that turn a burglary into aggravated burglary if the offender has one with them at the time.

Practical point: use the mnemonic alongside current training, procedures and the live facts.

Why Section includes this

Section is a fast UK police reference app for officers and student officers: offences, points to prove, PACE powers and operational mnemonics in one offline place.

What does WIFE stand for?

W = Weapon of offence, I = Imitation firearm, F = Firearm, E = Explosive.

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