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
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Civil emergencies > Civil contingencies | Supporting material | Extensive changes to bring practice in line with updated Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP) guidance. Removed checklists and added references. |
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Prosecution and case management | Possible justice outcomes following investigation | Updated broken link to CPS legal guidance throughout and replaced UKBA with Immigration Enforcement under Foreign national offender conditional caution. |
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Armed policing | Post-deployment | Changes made to the following subsections:
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Post-incident procedures following death or serious injury | Post-incident procedures following death or serious injury | Have made changes to the content that mirrors the APP on Armed policing – Post-deployment section. Changes made to the following subsections:
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Roads policing | Police pursuits | 22/03/2024 - the following amendments have been made: Vehicles used for pursuits section
Prohibited vehicles section
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Detention and custody > Detainee care | Children and young persons | Beneath section 'Factors which increase risks to the safety and wellbeing of children and young persons': Reference to decommissioned 'NPIA (2009) Guidance on Investigating Child Abuse and Safeguarding Children' removed and replaced with link to APP on Child abuse. |
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Public order public safety | Additional reference and historical documents | Fixed broken link to news article 'Changes to legislation for policing protests'. |
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Investigation | Acid and corrosive substances | Broken link to 'victim care advice' updated. |
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Major investigation and public protection > Homicide | Homicide - Guidance overview | Updated link to NPCC (2023) National Threats to Life Guidelines |
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Detention and custody | Detention and custody risk assessment | Updated link to Home Office (2007) Safety of solicitors and probationary representatives at police stations. |