Latest changes to APP

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Date	Category	Guidance	Changes
22 July 2021	Detention and custody	CCTV	Contact details changed in planning section.
22 July 2021	Detention and custody	Custody management and planning	Changes requested to Fire safety section: removal of two info boxes and replacement of HOPBDG with PCDG. Further fires safety advice: same changes (HOPBDG chapter 10, custody PD5 replace with PCFD Section 17. Inadequate ventialtion systems: same abbreviations amended (HOPBDG to PCDG.
22 July 2021	Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse	Introduction to authorised professional practice on domestic abuse	Updated link for Revenge Pronography Guidance inserted in several sections: > Offences associated with domestic abuse > Revenge Pornography > Technology and Social media > Risk and vulnerability > Teenagers and young people (Link inserted) > Stalking and harassment
22 July 2021	Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse	Investigative development	Links to BWV guidance and BWV Essex trail 2015 amended after report of broken links.
22 July 2021	Engagement and communication	Media relations	Broken links in Information during criminal proceedings updated: - Judicial College (2016) Reporting Restrictions in the Criminal Courts - Media relations protocol
22 July 2021	Major investigation and public protection	Adults at risk	Deletion of paragraph: Safeguarding Adults - A National Framework of Standards for good practice and outcomes in adult protection work.
22 July 2021	Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons	Missing person investigations	Family liaison - ACPO (2008) manual removed and replaced with link to Working with Victims and Witnesses.
22 July 2021	Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons	Missing person investigations	Family liaison - ACPO (2008) manual removed and replaced with link to Working with Victims and Witnesses.
22 July 2021	Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons	Specific investigations	Link replaced in further information box within Migrant children. Within the Foreign and Commonwealth section, link added to International investigation.
1 July 2021	Major investigation and public protection	Adults at risk	Updated references to latest Code of Practice for Victims and also changed wording from '...are entitled to an enhanced service...' to '...have rights to an enhanced service...' in Briefing note for adults at risk: initial response and safeguarding and Briefing note for adults at risk: advice for investigators