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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| 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. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Rape and sexual offences | Publication of new briefing advice for first responders. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Stalking or harassment | Publication of new checklist. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Possible justice outcomes following investigation | Amended wording to Community resolution. |
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| Roads policing | Investigation of fatal and serious injury road collisions | Reference to JESIP added. |
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| Public order public safety | Command structure and role profiles | Upload of new version of accreditation for commanders link material. |
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| Information management | Information management - Guidance overview | Content and link added relating to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). |
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| Detention and custody > Detainee care | Detainee individual needs | Terminology changed from transexual/transvestite to trans-individuals. |
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| Investigation | Managing effective investigations | Cross contamination - wording updated and link to Government Guidance added.. |
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| Mental health | Sources of help for those in need of mental and emotional support | Removed link to Console. |