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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 Adults at risk

Links to CPS policy and guidance in relation to abuse against older people.

Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children Key definitions

Working together link updated to 2018 version.

Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons Strategic responsibilities

CPS links updated.

Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons Strategic responsibilities

Working together link updated to 2018 version.

Detention and custody Suicide prevention and risk management for perpetrators of child sexual exploitation and indecent images of children (IIOC)

June 2019 version of Management of suicide operational advice added.

Operations Operations - Guidance overview

Revised version of Events Policing guidance added.

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

June 2019 version of Management of suicide operational advice added.

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.

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