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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
Detention and custody Detention and custody risk assessment

Updated Acute Behavioural Disturbance reference material.

Major investigation and public protection Operation Hydrant

Reference to new SIO advice.

Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse Understanding risk and vulnerability in the context of domestic abuse

Updated link provided - removal of Rainbow link, replaced with GALOP.

Investigation Working with victims and witnesses

Link provided on NPCC position paper - Interviewing Child Witnesses in Major Crime Investigations.

Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons Missing persons

New APP.

Major investigation and public protection > Responding to child sexual exploitation Responding to child sexual exploitation

Updated reference to legislation.

Roads policing Police pursuits

Update refresh training timescales.

Roads policing Police driving

Removal of link to draft Basic Driver Handbook.

Firearms licensing Firearms licensing - Guidance overview

Removal of link to obsolete meeting minutes.

Investigation > Investigative interviewing Investigative interviewing

Update to difference between cautions and special warnings.

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