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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
Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery First response and the national referral mechanism

Various updates.

Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery Modern Slavery Act 2015

Various updates.

Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery Modern slavery investigation

Various updates.

Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery Victim and witness strategy

Various updates.

Policing elections Policing elections reference material

Addition of a link to NPCC (2015) Pre Election Guidance for Interaction with Police and Crime Commissioner Candidates – Conduct during Pre-Election Period.

Stop and search Stop and search

Update link to PACE Code A.

Investigation > Investigative interviewing Investigative interviewing

Updating links to revised PACE Code E.

Investigation > Acquisitive crime Policing business crime

(Policing business crime) Text added under Recording requirements.

Investigation Working with victims and witnesses

Link added to College of Policing (2015) Deployment of family liaison officers in child sexual exploitation or abuse cases.

Information management Data protection

Content of Data protection page split over two pages.

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