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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| Detention and custody > Detainee care | Detainee individual needs | Inserted links to PACE Code C where relevant. |
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| Detention and custody | Control, restraint and searches | Out of date documents replaced and new supporting documents added. |
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| Detention and custody | Deaths in custody | References to the IPCC replaced with IOPC. |
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| Detention and custody | Detention and custody risk assessment | Out of date documents and references replaced. |
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| Detention and custody | Moving and transporting detainees | Amended references to PACE. |
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| Detention and custody | Response, arrest and detention | Inserted links to PACE Code C where relevant. |
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| Investigation > International | International | Paragraph added after 2nd paragraph. |
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| Investigation | Investigation - Guidance overview | Introduction replaced. |
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| Investigation | Investigation introduction | Introduction replaced. |
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| Armed policing | Conducted energy devices (Taser) | Content for Use of force reporting amended. |