Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

Vetting

Authorised Professional Practice

Back to authorised professional practice

This page is from APP, the official source of professional practice for policing.

First published
Updated
Written by College of Policing
Professional standards
400 mins read

The College of Policing has worked with the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), Home Office and other key stakeholders to revise authorised professional practice (APP).

The APP is designed to support the Vetting Code of Practice (2023).

The supporting materials, linked to from the appendices in the APP, provide comprehensive detail to support forces deliver an efficient and effective vetting process.

Note following the UK Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) provides the guidance for policing in this area. The NPCC is currently reviewing the guidance following the Supreme Court ruling, and will produce updates as soon as possible. In line with all other public sector organisations, the College of Policing will undertake a comprehensive review of all of our products, policies and practices, including this APP, to identify any required amendments.  

Supporting materials

You can find a full list of supporting materials in the Vetting APP appendices section.

Was this page useful?

Do not provide personal information such as your name or email address in the feedback form. Read our privacy policy for more information on how we use this data

What is the reason for your answer?
I couldn't find what I was looking for
The information wasn't relevant to me
The information is too complicated
Other