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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
Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Introduction to managing sexual offenders and violent offenders

Addition of link to ISA between NPCC, NOMS and CRCs.

Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse Understanding risk and vulnerability in the context of domestic abuse

Addition of link to gov.uk page on resources for armed forces domestic abuse.

Stop and search Stop and search

Update link to revised definition document and revision of wording to mirror this.

Major investigation and public protection Sex work and prostitution

Addition of landing page signposting to current reference material.

Major investigation and public protection Gun crime

Updates to content and links to reference materials.

Roads policing Roads policing - Guidance overview

Update to Guide for the Operational Use of Speed and Red-Light Offence Detection Technology - new 2015 version.

Roads policing Roads policing - Guidance overview

Update to link 'Guide for the Operational Use of Speed and Red-Light Offence Detection Technology' to new 2015 version.

Civil emergencies > Civil contingencies Command, control and coordination

Addition of section on Scientific and technical advice cell.

Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse Domestic abuse - Guidance overview

Changes made to several pages in response to a law change (the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family context).

Roads policing Police pursuits

Update to Tactics Directory content (hosted on College Learn but linked from this area of APP).

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