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 | Rape and sexual offences | Enhanced maintenance to ensure alignment with the national operating model. Updated supporting resources. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Sex work | Change of title from 'Sex work and prostitution' to 'Sex work' to reflect the NPCC operational guidance for sex workers. |
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| Operations > Command and control | Command support | 'Regional and national coordination' section updated. |
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| Civil emergencies > Civil contingencies | Response | Removal of references to PCSOs and inclusion of reference to the Police Reform Act 2002 under Response > Cordons |
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| Armed policing | Attenuating energy projectiles | Updated content to reflect MILLWEC replacing SACMILL. |
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| Armed policing | Conducted energy devices (Taser) | Updated content to reflect MILLWEC replacing SACMILL. |
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| Roads policing | Police driving | Updating 'standard response' to 'response' throughout. |
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| Roads policing | Police pursuits | Updated 'standard response' to 'response' throughout. Removed last sentence stating 'Motorcycles must not be used as feeder vehicles' from 'Initial phase trained drivers/motorcyclists' section. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse | Context and dynamics of domestic abuse | Removed 'or gender identity' from 'Anyone can be a victim or perpetrator of domestic abuse regardless of:' bullet points under ‘Victims and Perpetrators of domestic abuse’. Replaced 'gender' with 'sex' in 'Accurate information about, for example, the gender, ethnicity and any disability of both victim and perpetrator is key to providing them with the most appropriate support and also to understanding patterns of abuse' under ‘Collection of data’. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse | First response | Changed 'gender' to 'sex' under 'Medical treatment and forensic medical examination’ Changed 'gender' to 'sex' under ‘Injury photos’. |