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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| Prosecution and case management | Charging and case preparation | Fixed broken link to Third Party Disclosure in RTC. |
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| Armed policing | Weapons and equipment | Minor amendment wording around weapons and exhibits - formatting. |
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| Investigation > Investigative strategies > Financial investigation | Money laundering (criminal property offences) | Revised wording to Key issues for money laundering investigations. |
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| Roads policing | Police pursuits | Amended wording for discontinuance of a pursuit. |
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| Policing elections | Policing elections - Guidance overview | Amends to maintain currency in electoral process. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children | Police response to concern for a child | Link added to guidance on parental child abduction. |
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| Roads policing | Police pursuits | Police Pursuits - Quad bikes and Motorcycles - amended wording for clarity. |
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| Professional standards | Vetting | New vetting APP launched under Professional Standards. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Investigating child abuse and safeguarding children | Further investigation | Addition of link to Victim and Witnesses Interview Strategies. |
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| Investigation | Investigation introduction | New link to Code of Practice for CPIA. |