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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Detention and custody > Detainee care | Children and young persons | Change to 'Girls' heading to remove reference to age of detained girls. |
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Investigation > Investigative strategies | Passive data generators | Link to Body Worn Video guidance updated. |
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Major investigation and public protection | Gun crime | Addition of new reference material link reflecting legislative changes. |
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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 | Renamed "Investigating child deaths" to "Unexpected death of a child". |
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Roads policing | Partner agencies | Reflecting name change: Driving Standards Agency has become Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. |
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Roads policing | Roads policing - Guidance overview | Reflecting name change: Driving Standards Agency has become Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. |
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Investigation | Working with victims and witnesses | Addition of link to Toolkit 9 - Making the Most of Working with an Intermediary. |
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Major investigation and public protection | Forced marriage and honour based abuse | Addition of holding page. |
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Roads policing | Police pursuits | Clarifying and removing ambiguity around use of 4x4 utility vehicles in pursuits. |
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Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children | Further investigation | Changing "sudden unexpected deaths in childhood" to "investigating child deaths". |