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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 > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children - Guidance overview

Changes throughout.

Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery List of anti-slavery charities and non-governmental organisations

References to two further charities/NGOs added.

Covert policing Undercover policing

Update link to Code of Practice for Ucs.

Detention and custody Detention and custody - Guidance overview

Major update.

Major investigation and public protection > Homicide Homicide - Guidance overview

Addition of link to ACPO/PPO (2014) Memorandum of Understanding between the Association of Chief Police Officers and the Prison and Probation Ombudsman.

Major investigation and public protection Operation Hydrant

Addition of link to Offender Management Briefing Note.

Information management > Management of police information Review, retention and disposal

Addition of wording.

Prosecution and case management Victim and witness care

Minor wording changes and addition of section on Victim personal statements.

Policing elections Policing elections - Guidance overview

Correcting inaccuracies - changes throughout area.

Prosecution and case management Charging and case preparation

Updating link from The Prosecution Team (2011) Manual of Guidance: For the preparation, processing and submission of prosecution files to The Prosecution Team (2011) Manual of Guidance: For the preparation, processing and submission of prosecution files (incorporating National File Standard 2015).

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