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Critical Incident Management Linked Reference Material

Critical Incident Management — Authorised Professional Practice

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Summary

This section provides linked reference material relevant to the Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on critical incident management. It encompasses a variety of resources including case studies, statutory guidance, and reports that aim to guide police officers in managing critical incidents effectively and restore public confidence. The content outlines the importance of preparation, management, and recovery phases when responding to critical incidents, underlining the significance of structured guidance and relevant training materials for law enforcement personnel.

Key principles

  • 1Understanding the various types of critical incidents.
  • 2Preparation and planning for potential critical incidents.
  • 3Effective management during critical incidents.
  • 4Restoration of public confidence post-incident.

Defined terms

critical incidents
Unexpected events with significant impacts requiring immediate police response.

Full guidance

This page is from APP, the official source of professional practice for policing.

Linked reference material for APP on critical incident management.

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Reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as captured on 2026-06-27. APP is amended over time — check the source link below for the current version. This is a reference, not operational authorisation.

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Source: College of Policing — Authorised Professional Practice · Crown copyright, licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0. Summary fetched 2026-06-27.