Forensic Fact of the Day - Police Acronyms - TWOC

Every profession has its acronyms. Some more POLICE ACRONYMS to do with VEHICLE CRIME:

TWOC Taking Without Owner's Consent
TWLA Taking without Lawful Assent
TDA Taken and driven away

The acronym TWOC arises out of the wording of S12  Theft Act 1968  to describe any unauthorised use of a vehicle that is not an actual theft, that is, taking a vehicle without the intention of  permanently depriving the owner of the vehicle. And the reason? Because it is easier to prove unauthorised use than theft (where the intention is to permanently deprive the owner of their possessions).