The professional body for everyone who works for the police service in England and Wales has developed APP (Authorised Professional Practice) which can be accessed online. This is the official source of professional practice on policing.
It is a reference document, with information, guidance and standards relating to various areas of offending. Within the section: ‘Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders’ examples of topics covered are: Notification requirements, Home Visits, Travelling Abroad. There are sections on Child Abuse, Child Sexual Exploitation and Rape and Sexual Offences. Links to relevant documentation is given throughout.