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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 Operation Hydrant

Text reworded, combined guidance now available as one document (inluding links to reference docs) from Op Hydrant POLKA community.

Prosecution and case management Possible justice outcomes following investigation

Removal of misleading text.

Major investigation and public protection > Homicide Homicide and major crime publications

Addition of link to November 2015 Homicide Journal.

Intelligence management Intelligence report

Links to old 5x5x5 and explanatory text added - to support forces through transition to Intelligence report.

Critical incident management Critical incident management linked reference material

Update a link to 2015 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Critical incident management Phase 2 – managing critical incidents

Update a link to 2015 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse Arrest and other positive approaches

Update a link to 2015 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse First response

Update a link to 2015 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse Introduction to authorised professional practice on domestic abuse

Update a link to 2015 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse Investigative development

Update a link to 2015 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

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