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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| Mental health | Mental health – detention | Replaced link to National Ambulance section 136 Protocol 2014. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery | Modern slavery investigation | Updated link to International APP. |
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| Investigation > International | International - Guidance overview | European investigations content replaced by International investigations. |
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| Roads policing | Police pursuits | Updated tactics directory added - February 2019 version. |
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| Operations | Operations - Guidance overview | References to IPCC changed to IOPC throughout this APP. |
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| Professional standards | Professional standards - Guidance overview | References to IPCC changed to IOPC throughout this APP. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Prosecution and case management - Guidance overview | Updated link to generic PACE code. |
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| Stop and search | Stop and search - Guidance overview | Updated link to generic PACE code. |
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| Engagement and communication | Media relations | Updated regarding suspects' right to privacy. |
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| Investigation | Acid and corrosive substances | New sub page - Acid and corrosive substances. |