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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
Investigation Investigation - Guidance overview

Updated links to PACE Codes throughout.

Civil emergencies Civil emergencies - Guidance overview

Updated section on Casualty bureau.

Civil emergencies > Disaster victim identification DVI roles and responsibilities

Removal of the word 'Annual' in relation to refresher training.

Civil emergencies > Disaster victim identification Inquests and inquiries

Reference to Coroners and Justice Act 2009 from Coroners Act 1988.

Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children Managing complex child abuse investigations

Include a link to Information sharing protocol.

Roads policing Investigation of fatal and serious injury road collisions

Updated NPCC protocol for Forensic Collision Investigation and Reconstruction.

Detention and custody Detention and custody - Guidance overview

Updated link to PACE Codes.

Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse Partnership working and multi-agency responses/mechanisms

Update to include Adult Social Care as one of Marac's core agencies.

Detention and custody Control, restraint and searches

New guidance from FFLM on management of those subject to Taser.

Investigation > Investigative strategies > Financial investigation > Asset recovery Confiscation and recovery

Updated content to Confiscation order non compliance.

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