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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 > Responding to child sexual exploitation Responding to child sexual exploitation

June 2019 version of Management of suicide operational advice added.

Public order public safety > Thematic guidance and further information Events

Revised version of Events policing guidance added.

Major investigation and public protection Stalking or harassment

Revised poster and Initial response document added address error printed in previous version.

Policing elections Core principles and legislation

Link added to Joint Guidance for Candidates.

Policing elections Key roles and planning

Link added to harassment guidance - When it goes too far.

Policing elections Policing elections - Guidance overview

Link added to updated Welsh translation.

Professional standards Vetting

Revised APP on Vetting published - pdf version.

Roads policing Police pursuits

Additional wording around reference to force policy added.

Roads policing Police pursuits

Updated non College badged Tactics directory uploaded.

Intelligence management Intelligence management - Guidance overview

Update in relation to 3x5x2.

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