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 |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders | Notification requirements | This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders | Offenders with mental health issues | This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders | Potentially dangerous persons | This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders | Reviews | This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders | Travelling abroad | This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Stalking or harassment | Link to 'SPO bundle checklist for magistrates’ court' updated. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery and human trafficking | Guidance for policing responders | Link to "Victim safeguarding initial actions officer’s responsibilities" updated. |
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| Armed policing | Post-deployment | Content in the following sections updated:
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| Post-incident procedures following death or serious injury | Post-incident procedures following death or serious injury | Content in 'Reference material' section updated. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Charging and case preparation | Links to further information added to 'National file standard' section. |