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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

Addition of link to Media Briefing Note.

Major investigation and public protection > Responding to child sexual exploitation Responding to child sexual exploitation

Addition of link to Critical incident management APP.

Roads policing Police pursuits

Changes throughout section on Police pursuits and link to Tactics Directory (restricted content).

Information management Data protection

Link to Guidelines on Charging for Police Services updated.

Information management Freedom of information

Publication of Freedom of Information page.

Major investigation and public protection Rape and sexual offences

Remove links to toolkits.

Major investigation and public protection Rape and sexual offences

Addition of links to
•Police investigators’ tool kit for addressing consent and associated myths in rape cases.
•Tool kit for police supervisors and managers: Addressing consent and associated myths in rape investigations and prosecutions.

Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children - Guidance overview

Link to 'HM Government (2013) Working Together to Safeguard Children' changed to 'HM Government (2015) Working Together to Safeguard Children'.

Investigation > Investigative strategies Investigative strategies - Guidance overview

Addition of links to APP on Search and minor amendments to text in light of publication of APP on Search.

Prosecution and case management Possible justice outcomes following investigation

Link to CPS (2013) The Director’s Guidance on Charging 5th Edition changed to CPS (2013) The Director’s Guidance on Adult Conditional Cautions, 7th Edition.

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