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 |
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| Public order public safety | Command structure and role profiles | Amends to accurately reflect PSNI position (core principles, updated document reference, reflection of NI legislation, position of POTACs). |
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| Public order public safety | Deployment | Amends to accurately reflect PSNI position (core principles, updated document reference, reflection of NI legislation, position of POTACs). |
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| Public order public safety | Legal framework and legislation | Amends to accurately reflect PSNI position (core principles, updated document reference, reflection of NI legislation, position of POTACs). |
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| Prosecution and case management | Charging and case preparation | Change navigational links to improve ease of use. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Enforcing sentences and managing offenders | Change navigational links to improve ease of use. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Prosecution and case management - Guidance overview | Change navigational links to improve ease of use. |
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| Critical incident management | Phase 2 – managing critical incidents | Update links to 2013 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime. |
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| Investigation | Working with victims and witnesses | Update links to 2013 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime. |
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| Prosecution and case management | Victim and witness care | Update links to 2013 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime. |
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| Public order public safety | Legal framework and legislation | Section 5 Public Order Act updated. |