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 > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children | Further investigation | Amendment of information on compensation. |
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Investigation | Working with victims and witnesses | Amendment of information on compensation. |
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Prosecution and case management | Victim and witness care | Amendment of information on compensation. |
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Information management | Information management - Guidance overview | Removal of section on Notifiable Occupations Scheme. |
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Firearms licensing | Firearms licensing - Guidance overview | Updating references to Home Office Guide on Firearms Licensing Law to reflect revised date. |
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Major investigation and public protection | Stalking or harassment | Addition of link to CPS (2014) Guidelines on prosecuting cases involving communications sent via social media |
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Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children > Police response to investigating child abuse | Risk and associated investigations | Addition of links to ACPO CPAI Lead’s Position on Young People Who Post Self-Taken Indecent Images and CPS (2014) Guidelines on prosecuting cases involving communications sent via social media. |
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Major investigation and public protection > Responding to child sexual exploitation | Responding to child sexual exploitation | Addition of new information on hotel notices. |
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Major investigation and public protection > Homicide | Homicide - Guidance overview | Addition of a link to CFOA, ACPO, CPS, HSE (2014) Investigative Guidance: Firefighter Fatality in the Workplace. |
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Engagement and communication | Communication | Addition of a link to ACPO (2013) Guidelines on the Safe Use of the Internet and Social Media by Police Officers and Police Staff. |