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

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]. All requests must be approved by the relevant Policing Standards Manager.

Latest changes to APP

Date Category Guidance Changes
Investigation > International International - Guidance overview

Updated references to second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) to reflect revised launch date.

Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children Further investigation

Content changes.

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

Content changes.

Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children Key definitions

Content changes.

Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children Police response to concern for a child

Content changes.

Investigation Working with victims and witnesses

Changing a link to Lexicon Limited (2014) Toolkit 9.

Investigation > Investigative strategies > Financial investigation Financial investigation - Guidance overview

Addition of new Financial investigation content to Investigations, to replace old APP. 

Stop and search Stop and search - Guidance overview

Addition of a landing page for Stop and search, linking to College good practice guidance at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/best-use-of-stop-and-search-scheme 

Detention and custody > Detainee care Children and young persons

Change to 'Girls' heading to remove reference to age of detained girls.

Investigation > Investigative strategies Passive data generators

Link to Body Worn Video guidance updated.

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