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
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| Professional standards | Vetting | Added 'Supporting materials' section. Removed duplicate link to Vetting Code of Practice. Removed line 'APP on Vetting 2023 is hosted as a guidance document on the National Police Library, which allows for a specific numbered format.' |
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| Civil emergencies > Civil contingencies | Risk assessment | Amended line 'For further information see HSE guidance: Striking the balance' to 'The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 2018 have published ‘Striking the balance between operational and health and safety duties in the Police Service.’ Added the link: https://www.hse.gov.uk/services/police/index.htm
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| Mental health | Mental vulnerability and illness | Updated broken link on 'Guide for all criminal justice professionals’ to https://www.autism.org.uk/shop/products/books-and-resources/autism-a-guide-for-police-officers-and-staff |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Stalking or harassment | Link to 'Superintendent’s authorisation to make an application for a SPO' updated as broken |
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| Professional standards | Vetting | Vetting APP 2021 replaced with Vetting APP 2024 |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Rape and sexual offences | Link to Annex A updated. |
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| Operations | Operations - Guidance overview | Added line 'Information on good practice in the response to major incidents can be found in the APP on civil contingencies.' to the top of the overview page |
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| Civil emergencies > Civil contingencies | Business continuity | Removed section titled 'sustainability' because NPCC guidance has now been published with the link to APP. |
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| Civil emergencies > Disaster victim identification | Definitions | Under the heading: 'Declaring a mass fatality incident' the information has changed slightly and now includes: National planning for a mass fatality response is coordinated centrally by the Fire Resilience and Major Events (FRaME)
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| Civil emergencies > Disaster victim identification | Disaster victim identification - Guidance overview | New sections added: Home Office Professional development |