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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| Information management | Data protection | Personal data request form updated. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Female genital mutilation | Changes to the introduction to address issues relating to genital cosmetic surgery. |
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| Armed policing | Conducted energy devices (Taser) | New reference material added - information leaflets. |
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| Information management | Information sharing | Process diagram added. |
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| Information management | Information sharing | New content - information sharing. |
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| Investigation > Investigative strategies | Passive data generators | Removed reference to hard drives and replace with digital video recorder. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Possible justice outcomes following investigation | Link added to restorative justice document. |
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| Investigation > Investigative interviewing | Investigative interviewing | Addition of link to new PACE Code E. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery | Modern slavery - Guidance overview | Various updates. |
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| Roads policing | Police driving | Updated reference to The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, and also to change wording under Police Driver Trainers to make it accurate. |