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.

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Date	Category	Guidance	Changes
6 August 2018	Stop and search	Stop and search	Updated APP to incorporate guidance on smelling cannabis.
1 August 2018	Detention and custody > Detainee care	Detainee individual needs	Amended wording relating to menstruation.
26 July 2018	Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery	List of anti-slavery charities and non-governmental organisations	Additional support agency added - Medaille Trust.
2 July 2018	Armed policing	Discharge of firearms	Changes to include explanation around critical and conventional shots; terminology change – direction replaced by tasking.
2 July 2018	Armed policing	Use of force, firearms and less lethal weapons	Changes to include explanation around critical and conventional shots; terminology change – direction replaced by tasking.
2 July 2018	Major investigation and public protection	Rape and sexual offences	Publication of new briefing advice for first responders.
2 July 2018	Major investigation and public protection	Stalking or harassment	Publication of new checklist.
2 July 2018	Prosecution and case management	Possible justice outcomes following investigation	Amended wording to Community resolution.
2 July 2018	Roads policing	Investigation of fatal and serious injury road collisions	Reference to JESIP added.
28 June 2018	Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons	Specific investigations	Change to wording of ownership and transfer.