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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 > Missing persons Missing person investigations

New Child Rescue Alert guidance added.

Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons Specific investigations

New Child Rescue Alert guidance added.

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

New Child Rescue Alert guidance added.

Stop and search Transparent

Amends regarding Community oversight added.

Roads policing Police driving

Link to Governance document removed.

Civil emergencies Civil emergencies - Guidance overview

Removed APP on Casualty Bureau module. Updated 'Casualty bureau incident room' section added to Disaster victim identification - Roles and responsibilities.

Civil emergencies > Disaster victim identification DVI roles and responsibilities

Added 'Casualty bureau incident room' section.

Post-incident procedures following death or serious injury Post-incident procedures following death or serious injury

New content added.

Detention and custody > Detainee care Children and young persons

Terminological note removed and supporting documents added.

Detention and custody > Detainee care Detainee care

Out of date documents replaced and links to PACE Code C inserted where relevant.

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