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
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| Major investigation and public protection > Domestic abuse | First response national decision model (NDM) tool | Code of Ethics section changed to - Code of Practice for Ethical Policing The Code of Practice for Ethical Policing states that there is a requirement to ensure that staff understand the requirements of, and are supported to implement, the Victims’ Code. This includes consideration of their welfare needs and referral to support services. |
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| National decision model | Linked reference material | 10/10/2023 Linked reference material - the following documents have been removed: - Police (conduct) regulations 2012 - Police staff council joint circular no.54. - Committee on standards in public life (1995) The 7 principles of public life - College of Policing (2014) Code of Ethics. Following documents have been added: - Code of Ethics. (2023). Ethical policing principles and Guidance for ethical and professional behaviour. - College of Policing. (2023). Code of Practice for Ethical Policing. JESIP document remained.
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| National decision model | National decision model | 11/10/2023 - pm The following amendments were made in the highlighted sections: Six key elements (CIAPOAR) - link broken and re-set for ethical policing principles and behaviour guidance Guidance for ethical and professional behaviour in policing - link broken and re-set for behaviour guidance Options - identify options and contingencies - first sentence > wording amended in brackets to 'or situation resolved'
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| Major investigation and public protection | Sex work and prostitution | Added the following text: 'This Guidance is the subject of review by way of a consultation process, the approximate timetable of which will be to commence the process by 1 April 2024 and to finalise the process and issue any revised Guidance by 1 August 2025.' |
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| Mental health | Sources of help for those in need of mental and emotional support | Updated four broken links to the following charity websites:
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| Roads policing | Police pursuits | Tactical options - '(updated November 2023)' added after 'tactics directory'. Pursuit management > Situational engagement of suspects > Quad bikes and motorcycles> 2nd and 5th paragraph - '(updated November 2023) added after 'tactics directory'. Communications > 2nd paragraph - '(updated November 2023) added after 'tactics directory'. |
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| Detention and custody | Moving and transporting detainees | Fixed broken link to ACPO/Department of Health (2011) Template Protocol for the Management of Detainees Who Require Hospital Treatment. |
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| Professional standards | Vetting | Updated link to Vetting Code of Practice |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons | Expectations | 'Wanted/missing' section: Removed a sentence ('If a decision is taken to treat...') that is no longer applicable and moved APP on AWOL patients link down to a bullet point under 'For further information see:'. Under this two NPCC documents were added as references including links. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Missing persons | Missing person investigations |
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