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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 [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
Major investigation and public protection Gun crime

Addition of new reference material link reflecting legislative changes.

Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children > Police response to investigating child abuse Risk and associated investigations

Renamed "Investigating child deaths" to "Unexpected death of a child".

Roads policing Partner agencies

Reflecting name change: Driving Standards Agency has become Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

Roads policing Roads policing - Guidance overview

Reflecting name change: Driving Standards Agency has become Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

Investigation Working with victims and witnesses

Addition of link to Toolkit 9 - Making the Most of Working with an Intermediary.

Major investigation and public protection Forced marriage and honour based abuse

Addition of holding page.

Roads policing Police pursuits

Clarifying and removing ambiguity around use of 4x4 utility vehicles in pursuits.

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

Changing "sudden unexpected deaths in childhood" to "investigating child deaths".

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

Changing "sudden unexpected deaths in childhood" to "investigating child deaths".

Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children > Police response to investigating child abuse Multi-agency arrangements for safeguarding

Changing "sudden unexpected deaths in childhood" to "investigating child deaths".

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