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 > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders | Travelling abroad | Revised content. |
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| Investigation > Investigative strategies | Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) | Removal of ANPR content - currently under review. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Stalking or harassment | Updated Stalking Protection Order notification requirement form. |
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| Mental health | Introduction and strategic considerations | Update in relation to Police Mental Health Related Incident, plus new bullet under Key National Reports - HMICFRS Policing and Mental Health – Picking up the Pieces (2018). |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery | Partner agencies | Removal of National Document Fraud Unit contact details. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Victim and witness care | Amended Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority section. |
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| Critical incident management | Introduction and types of critical incidents | Updated Operation Sumac link - POLKA change to MLE link |
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| Information management | Information assurance | Home Office (2013) Police Warning, Advice and Reporting Point (PolWARP) Procedures version 1.7 - POLKA link change to MLE. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Stalking or harassment | Update versions of the SPO briefing note, presentation and summons form published. |
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| Civil emergencies | Civil emergencies - Guidance overview | Updated scenario published in Casualty bureau section. |