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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| Policing elections | Policing elections - Guidance overview | Link added to direct readers to COVID-19 guidance. |
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| Policing elections | Policing elections reference material | Updated joint guidance - candidates and campaigners. |
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| Professional standards | Vetting | APP revised to 2021 version. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Victim and witness care | Updates to reflect Code of Practice for Victims of Crime 2020. |
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| Covert policing | Undercover policing | Update dated version published to include new link to the Code of Conduct for Undercover Operatives. |
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| Investigation > International | International | Further information added with link to updated ICC checklist in 'Out of custody encounters not under arrest' section. |
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| Policing elections | Key roles and planning | Error in the link for Key contacts fixed. |
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| Investigation | Acid and corrosive substances | Link to victim care advice added. |
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| Engagement and communication | Media relations | NPCC body-worn video (BWV) advice note added and section added on naming suspects. |
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| Engagement and communication | Police under investigation | Link to IOPC naming policy added. |