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 > Modern slavery | Modern slavery definitions | Fixed a broken link to the modern Slavery and human trafficking CPS legal guidance. |
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| Information management | Freedom of information | Broken link fixed: Information Commissioner’s Office Freedom of Information Act Awareness Guidance No. 5 – Commercial Interests |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons | Specific investigations | Broken link to INTERPOL Disaster Victim Identification guide fixed. |
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| Detention and custody | Detention and custody risk assessment | Broken link fixed in condition of the detainee section. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse | Arrest and other positive approaches | Removed broken link to R v Howell and quote from the case. |
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| Information management | Freedom of information | Broken link fixed: FOIA s 32 – court records |
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| Armed policing | Command | 20/08/2025 - additional paragraph added to the end of 'Cross-boundary operations' section |
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| Information management | Freedom of information | Broken link fixed: ICO section 26 - defence |
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| Engagement and communication | Communication | The following amendments have been made:
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| Engagement and communication | Engagement | The following amendments have been made:
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