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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 > Detainee care Children and young persons

Beneath section 'Factors which increase risks to the safety and wellbeing of children and young persons': Reference to decommissioned 'NPIA (2009) Guidance on Investigating Child Abuse and Safeguarding Children' removed and replaced with link to APP on Child abuse.

Public order public safety Additional reference and historical documents

Fixed broken link to news article 'Changes to legislation for policing protests'.

Investigation Acid and corrosive substances

Broken link to 'victim care advice' updated.

Detention and custody Detention and custody risk assessment

Updated link to the Management of DNR/DNAR/DNACPR decisions in police custody.

Detention and custody Detention and custody risk assessment

Updated link to Home Office (2007) Safety of solicitors and probationary representatives at police stations.

Investigation Acid and corrosive substances

Updated 'Remove, Remove, Remove Campaign resources' link – which previously directed to the Protect UK home page, now directs to the REMOVE. REMOVE. REMOVE: Guidance on hazardous substance exposure on Protect UK.

Prosecution and case management Possible justice outcomes following investigation

Link to the NPCC (2022) Community Resolution Guidance updated.

Covert policing Undercover policing

Updated link to 'Undercover policing APP PDF' following amendment to p42 of the document – where 'unknown' was changed to 'known'.

Stop and search Professional

Deleted 'especially' and added 'and' in the first bullet point under section 'What does professional mean in the context of stop and search?'.

Major investigation and public protection Sex work and prostitution

Updated link to the February 2024 NPCC Sex Work national police guidance

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