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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| Armed policing | Command | Updated content. |
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| Armed policing | Deployment of authorised firearms officers (AFOs) | Updated content |
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| Armed policing | Discharge of firearms | Updated content |
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| Armed policing | Issue and carriage of firearms | Updated content. |
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| Armed policing | Legal framework | Updated content. |
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| Armed policing | National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC) | Updated content. |
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| Armed policing | Post-deployment | Updated content. |
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| Armed policing | Use of force, firearms and less lethal weapons | Updated content |
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| Armed policing | Weapons and equipment | Updated content. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Hate crime | Victim and witness care and support | Code of Practice for Victims of Crime link updated to 2020 version. Updated Victim Supportline details added. |