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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
Mobilisation Mobilisation
  • Code of Practice for Armed Policing and use of Less Lethal Weapons.
  • Refreshed module to include detail around Co-ordinating Commander.
Civil emergencies Civil emergencies - Guidance overview

Removal of reference material.

Investigation Offences against the person

Addition of Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018.

Investigation > Investigative interviewing Investigative interviewing

New wording to clarify wording around Pre interview briefings.

Public order public safety Command structure and role profiles

Addition of Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018.

Public order public safety Command structure and role profiles

Information added around the role of co-ordinating gold commander.

Roads policing Investigation of fatal and serious injury road collisions

Updated link to NPCC 2018 Policing our Roads Together - 3 Year Strategy.

Roads policing Police driving

Further information added to provide link to Assessing fitness to drive.

Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Travelling abroad

Updated Interpol notices link to European investigation with link to International investigations.

Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery Modern slavery - Guidance overview

Removed reference to EAW briefing note and NPIA European Investigation Advice.

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