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 |
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| Armed policing | Legal framework | Updated content. |
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| Armed policing | National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC) | Updated content. |
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| Armed policing | Post-deployment | Updated content. |
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| Armed policing | Use of force, firearms and less lethal weapons | Updated content |
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| Armed policing | Weapons and equipment | Updated content. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Hate crime | Victim and witness care and support | Code of Practice for Victims of Crime link updated to 2020 version. Updated Victim Supportline details added. |
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| Investigation | Working with victims and witnesses | Updates to reflect Code of Practice for Victims of Crime 2020. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Adults at risk | Name changed to Adults at risk. Three documents added and one flowchart added |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Major investigation and public protection - Guidance overview | Note added to inform reader of review of the modules needed in line with Code of Practice for Victims of Crime 2020. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Rape and sexual offences | Rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) actions guidance document link added. |