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Latest changes to APP

Overview of the latest changes to APP.

APP is subject to review (either scheduled or triggered) in consultation with the relevant National Policing Business Area. All amendments go through a review process and further information is available from contactus@college.police.uk

More detailed changes to APP content may be recorded separately by the the APP team. If you require a copy of APP as it was on a particular date (for example, for an enquiry) please email contactcentre@college.police.uk. All requests must be approved by the relevant Policing Standards Manager.

Latest changes to APP

Date Category Guidance Changes
Intelligence management Intelligence management - Guidance overview

Whole Intelligence management APP updated and old content removed.

Roads policing Management of incidents

Content updated in 'Vehicle loads' section.

Investigation > Investigative interviewing Investigative interviewing

Removed 'For further information see the right to silence and the ECHR' from 'Adverse inference' as link to external site no longer works.

Major investigation and public protection Major investigation and public protection - Guidance overview

Updated link to 'Sex work' section.

Major investigation and public protection Rape and sexual offences

Enhanced maintenance to ensure alignment with the national operating model. Updated supporting resources. 

Major investigation and public protection Sex work

Change of title from 'Sex work and prostitution' to 'Sex work' to reflect the NPCC operational guidance for sex workers. 

Operations > Command and control Command support

'Regional and national coordination' section updated.

Civil emergencies > Civil contingencies Response

Removal of references to PCSOs and inclusion of reference to the Police Reform Act 2002 under Response > Cordons

Armed policing Attenuating energy projectiles

Updated content to reflect MILLWEC replacing SACMILL. 

Armed policing Conducted energy devices (Taser)

Updated content to reflect MILLWEC replacing SACMILL. 

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