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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
Information management Freedom of information

Revised module on Freedom of Information (FOI).

Policing elections Key roles and planning

Additional links updated to direct reader to latest Key contacts.

Investigation > International International

New reference material and forms released, plus revised section on Joint investigation teams.

Intelligence management > Analysis Analysis

Revised Analysis module of Intelligence Management APP published.

Major investigation and public protection Stalking or harassment

New advice note – intial response to incidents of stalking and harassment – including briefing powerpoint and posters.

Policing elections Key roles and planning

Update to key contacts and link added to guidance around Anonymous Registration.

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.

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