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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major investigation and public protection > Homicide | Homicide - Guidance overview | Addition of a link to ACPO (2011) Threats to Life Policy. |
|
| Investigation | Crime in prisons | Addition of a link to NOMS (2015) Commencement of Section 79: Offence of throwing articles into prisons. |
|
| Mobilisation | Mobilisation | Updating references to ACPO |
|
| Roads policing | Police pursuits | Updating a link to NPCC (April 2015) Tactical pursuit and containment – Tactics directory including pre-emptive options to October version. |
|
| Roads policing | Police pursuits | Changing wording regarding off road pursuits of quad bikes and motorcycles. |
|
| Major investigation and public protection | Operation Hydrant | Wording change to reflect new Operation Hydrant community on POLKA. |
|
| Major investigation and public protection | Operation Hydrant | Update link to 2014 "National Child Sexual Abuse Review Panel Guidelines" to 2015 version. |
|
| Roads policing | Investigation of fatal and serious injury road collisions | 1. Update links to the CLEAR Principles to 2015 version |
|
| Roads policing | Management of incidents |
|
|
| Roads policing | Partner agencies | 1. Update links to the CLEAR Principles to 2015 version |