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 | Detention and custody risk assessment | Removal of decommissioned document - Custody guidance - Terrorism Act. Replaced with link to APP Counter Terrorism. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery | Modern slavery - Guidance overview | POLKA links amended to MLE or Knowledge Hub. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Stalking or harassment | New Stalking Protection Orders national forms and advice added. |
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| Policing elections | Policing elections - Guidance overview | Updated key contacts and Welsh version of the APP. |
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| Roads policing | Investigation of fatal and serious injury road collisions | Removed link to ACPO (2013) Forensic collision investigation and reconstruction protocol. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Stalking or harassment | New advice on investigating stalking or harrassment. |
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| Policing elections | Key roles and planning | Minor amend to candidate and campaigners. |
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| Policing elections | Key roles and planning | Updated key contacts. |
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| Policing elections | Policing elections - Guidance overview | Updated associated reference material in Welsh. |
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| Policing elections | Key roles and planning | Updated joint guidance - candidates and campaigners. |