Reference material – National policing position papers
Investigation — Authorised Professional Practice
Summary
This page provides position statements that offer practical guidance and support for officers engaged in investigative interviewing. The statements are intended for those conducting, supervising, or advising on investigative interviews. Developed by subject matter experts and experienced practitioners, these references received endorsement from both the National Crime Agency and the College of Policing as important materials for police practice, ensuring that officers have access to the best practices in this area.
Key principles
- 1Guidance for operational officers conducting investigative interviewing.
- 2Support for supervisors and advisors on interviewing protocols.
- 3Endorsed reference materials by the National Policing Lead for Investigative Interviewing.
Full guidance
This page is from APP, the official source of professional practice for policing.
These position statements provide practical guidance and support to operational officers and staff conducting, supervising or advising investigative interviewing.
They have been developed by subject matter experts and experienced, skilled practitioners with the support of the National Crime Agency and College of Policing. They are reference material endorsed by the National Policing Lead for Investigative Interviewing.
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Read the full APP guidanceSource: College of Policing — Authorised Professional Practice · Crown copyright, licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0. Summary fetched 2026-06-27.