Latest changes to APP

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Date	Category	Guidance	Changes
15 August 2019	Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children	Police response to concern for a child	Updated version of Parental Child Abduction guidance.
15 August 2019	Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons	Specific investigations	Updated version of Parental Child Aduction guidance.
1 August 2019	Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse	Investigative development	Paragraph added to technology and social media in relation to replacement phone.
1 August 2019	Major investigation and public protection	Stalking or harassment	Page title changed from 'Stalking and harassment' to 'Stalking or harassment'.
1 August 2019	Mental health	Mental vulnerability and illness	Links to autism resources added.
29 July 2019	Information management	Data protection	Revised version of Data protection published. Removed sub pages - Data protection principles and audit.
29 July 2019	Major investigation and public protection	Adults at risk	Links to CPS policy and guidance in relation to abuse against older people.
4 July 2019	Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children	Key definitions	Working together link updated to 2018 version.
4 July 2019	Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons	Strategic responsibilities	CPS links updated.
4 July 2019	Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons	Strategic responsibilities	Working together link updated to 2018 version.