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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| Roads policing | Police driving | Update to vehicle categorisation calculations. |
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| Detention and custody > Detainee care | Detainee care | Updates to DC in line with PACE changes introduced 21 August 2019. |
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| Detention and custody | Detention and custody risk assessment | Updates to DC in line with PACE changes introduced 21 August 2019. |
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| Detention and custody | Response, arrest and detention | Updates to DC in line with PACE changes introduced 21 August 2019. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children | Police response to concern for a child | Updated version of Parental Child Abduction guidance. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons | Specific investigations | Updated version of Parental Child Aduction guidance. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse | Investigative development | Paragraph added to technology and social media in relation to replacement phone. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Stalking or harassment | Page title changed from 'Stalking and harassment' to 'Stalking or harassment'. |
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| Mental health | Mental vulnerability and illness | Links to autism resources added. |
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| Information management | Data protection | Revised version of Data protection published. Removed sub pages - Data protection principles and audit. |