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.

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Date	Category	Guidance	Changes
31 December 2020	Prosecution and case management	Hearing and trial management	Updated links for sentencing overview.
17 December 2020	Detention and custody > Detainee care	Detainee care	Recording of cell checks.
9 December 2020	Major investigation and public protection > Hate crime	Criminal justice processes	Reference to local CPS removed.
9 December 2020	Investigation	Working with victims and witnesses	Update section on Family liaison.
24 November 2020	Major investigation and public protection	Stalking or harassment	Updated advice document added for police responders and call handlers.
17 November 2020	Detention and custody	Detention and custody risk assessment	Updated content on Do not resuscitate orders
17 November 2020	Investigation > Investigative interviewing	Investigative interviewing	Links added to provide information on the use of interpreters.
17 November 2020	Information management > Management of police information	Review, retention and disposal	Retention, review and disposal page replaced with updated page.
3 November 2020	Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse	Domestic abuse - Guidance overview	Link added to 'College of Policing: Principles for the identification, assessment and management of serial or potentially dangerous domestic abuse and stalking perpetrators'.
3 November 2020	Major investigation and public protection	Female genital mutilation	Practitioner resources added.