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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
Stop and search Professional

Deleted 'especially' and added 'and' in the first bullet point under section 'What does professional mean in the context of stop and search?'.

Major investigation and public protection Sex work and prostitution

Updated link to the February 2024 NPCC Sex Work national police guidance

Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons Missing person investigations

At the end of the 'Interviews' section – Added link to NPCC (2023) 'Advice to police forces on prevention interviews and independent return interviews'.

Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons Missing persons risk assessment

Added final paragraphs about detailing information and intelligence, beginning 'When carrying out a risk assessment...', to the section 'Initial questions for the person who has submitted the missing person report'.

Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse Leadership, strategic oversight and management

Updated broken links to Code of Ethics

Investigation > Investigative strategies Scene strategy

Updated link to Code of Ethics

Major investigation and public protection Sex work and prostitution

Updated text about review to read: 'This guidance is the subject of review through a consultation process. The consultation is expected to begin by 1 April 2024, with revised guidance expected by 1 August 2025'.

Civil emergencies > Civil contingencies Risk assessment

Updated broken links to Code of Ethics

Civil emergencies Civil emergencies reference material

Updated broken link to Code of Ethics

Detention and custody Custody management and planning

Added a link to the Code of Ethics

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