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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| Investigation | Acid and corrosive substances | Updated 'Remove, Remove, Remove Campaign resources' link – which previously directed to the Protect UK home page, now directs to the REMOVE. REMOVE. REMOVE: Guidance on hazardous substance exposure on Protect UK. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Possible justice outcomes following investigation | Link to the NPCC (2022) Community Resolution Guidance updated. |
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| Covert policing | Undercover policing | Updated link to 'Undercover policing APP PDF' following amendment to p42 of the document – where 'unknown' was changed to 'known'. |
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| Stop and search | Professional | Deleted 'especially' and added 'and' in the first bullet point under section 'What does professional mean in the context of stop and search?'. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Sex work | Updated link to the February 2024 NPCC Sex Work national police guidance |
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| Investigation > Investigative strategies | Scene strategy | Updated link to Code of Ethics |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Sex work | Updated text about review to read: 'This guidance is the subject of review through a consultation process. The consultation is expected to begin by 1 April 2024, with revised guidance expected by 1 August 2025'. |
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| Civil emergencies > Civil contingencies | Risk assessment | Updated broken links to Code of Ethics |
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| Civil emergencies | Civil emergencies reference material | Updated broken link to Code of Ethics |
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| Detention and custody | Custody management and planning | Added a link to the Code of Ethics |