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Latest changes to APP

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
Investigation Working with suspects

Text added in relation to released under investigation.

Investigation Working with victims and witnesses

Text added in relation to released under investigation.

Investigation > Investigative strategies Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR)

Updated ANPR content.

Roads policing Disrupting criminality

Updated ANPR content.

Detention and custody Detention and custody risk assessment

Broken link to Terrorism Act Custody Guidance amended.

Detention and custody Detention and custody risk assessment

New leaflet from FFLM on head injuries.

Civil emergencies > Disaster victim identification Additional arrangements for contaminated fatalities

Error in title addressed - Contaminated fatalities.

Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

Broken link for minimum reporting details amended.

Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons Strategic responsibilities

New advice on safeguarding children through the use of Child Abduction Warning Notices.

Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children > Police response to investigating child abuse Risk and associated investigations

New advice on safeguarding children through the use of Child Abduction Warning Notices.

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