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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
Roads policing Investigation of fatal and serious injury road collisions

Reference to JESIP added.

Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons Specific investigations

Change to wording of ownership and transfer.

Public order public safety Command structure and role profiles

Upload of new version of accreditation for commanders link material.

Information management Information management - Guidance overview

Content and link added relating to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). 

Detention and custody > Detainee care Equality and individual needs

Terminology changed from transexual/transvestite to trans-individuals.

Engagement and communication Media relations

Naming of suspects - deceased persons.

Investigation Managing effective investigations

Cross contamination - wording updated and link to Government Guidance added..

Mental health Sources of help for those in need of mental and emotional support

Removed link to Console.

Prosecution and case management Possible justice outcomes following investigation

Changes to youth cautions.

Major investigation and public protection Major investigation and public protection - Guidance overview

New Kidnap and extortion APP uploaded via POLKA.

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