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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
Armed policing Post-deployment

Content in the following sections updated:

  • Reference material
  • Weapons and exhibits
Post-incident procedures following death or serious injury Post-incident procedures following death or serious injury

Content in 'Reference material' section updated.

Prosecution and case management Charging and case preparation

Links to further information added to 'National file standard' section.

Policing elections Core principles and legislation

Updating a broken link in the first paragraph of 'Legal framework' section.

Policing elections Policing elections reference material

Reference to City of London Police (2024) Election crime video forces removed as now outdated.

Information management Data protection

Updated link for the Data Protection Manual. 

Mobilisation Mobilisation

Changes to wording under National Coordinator and NMC paragraph. 

Prosecution and case management Possible justice outcomes following investigation

Wording changes under Youth Caution section. 

Public order public safety Command structure and role profiles

Changes to paragraph wording under Command, Control and Coordination relating to large-scale operations.

Roads policing Police pursuits

Changes throughout to Police Pursuits section. 

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