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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
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.

Intelligence management Intelligence report

Update to in relation to 3x5x2.

Major investigation and public protection > Homicide Homicide - Guidance overview

New link added to Practice advice on the medical investigation of suspected homicide.

Investigation Crime in prisons

Link added to new HMPPS MoU.

Investigation Investigation process

Updated with new guidance documents for sudden and unexpected death.

Mental health Introduction and strategic considerations

Updated link to Autism guidance document.

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