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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
Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse Post-arrest management of suspect and casefile

Vetting level specified at NPPV3 level for all interpreters (excluding telephone interpreting).

Major investigation and public protection > Homicide Homicide and major crime publications

May 2016 issue of Homicide Journal added.

Information management Data protection

Personal data request form updated.

Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

Changes to the introduction to address issues relating to genital cosmetic surgery.

Armed policing Conducted energy devices (Taser)

New reference material added - information leaflets.

Information management Information sharing

Process diagram added.

Information management Information sharing

New content - information sharing.

Investigation > Investigative strategies Passive data generators

Removed reference to hard drives and replace with digital video recorder.

Prosecution and case management Possible justice outcomes following investigation

Link added to restorative justice document.

Investigation > Investigative interviewing Investigative interviewing

Addition of link to new PACE Code E.

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