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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| Investigation | Acid and corrosive substances | Link to victim care advice added. |
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| Engagement and communication | Media relations | NPCC body-worn video (BWV) advice note added and section added on naming suspects. |
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| Engagement and communication | Police under investigation | Link to IOPC naming policy added. |
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| Investigation > International | International | Updated ICCC checklist. |
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| Investigation | Acid and corrosive substances | Updated Forensic Investigation Guidance for Acid and corrosive substance attacks. |
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| Investigation | Investigation - Guidance overview | Investigation reference material content removed for maintenance. |
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| Public order public safety | Command structure and role profiles | Updated Airwave Interoperability manual added. |
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| Roads policing | Police pursuits | Updated Airwave Interoperability manual added. |
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| Critical incident management | Introduction and types of critical incidents | Phrasing of case study amended. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Hate crime | Responding to hate crimes | Wording of heading changed. |