INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION
NUMBER 8 REGION - EAST ANGLIA

Welcome to the British Section, 8 Region Web Page. This page is intended for the use of IPA members to find out what's going on in the area, and for non members to find out more about the IPA. 

 

Meeting Dates	Branch Events	International Events
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Links to Sites About East Anglia	Cambridgeshire Branch	Planning a visit to our Region?
	Suffolk Branch

Latest News

Details of IPA houses are now available on the Internet, visit http://www.ipa-iac.org/houses/

The topics for the 2008 Gimborn seminars in English have just been announced.  They are:

Anti-social behaviour - a European wide phenomenon: Challenge for co-operation between Police, local community and justice (German/English) - 25.02. – 29.02.2008

Police Missions – experiences of international co-operation and extreme challenges – consequences for training and de-briefing (English) - 10.03. – 14.03.2008

Sexually motivated violence against children – findings and experiences: expectations towards police and social work (English/German) - 05.05. - 09.05.2008

Serious and Organised Crime in South-East Europe – a challenge for transnational co-operation between police and justice (German/English) - 02.06. – 06.06.2008

Legal and illegal drugs – approaches of prevention and repression [target group: Young Police officers up to 35 years of     age] (German/English) - 11.08.08 - 15.08.08

Islam and Islamism – religion, history, content and interpretation – Islam and terrorism (German/English) - 25.08. – 29.08.2008

The Police Profession - concepts, training and further education - a survey (English) -  06.10. – 10.10.2008

Crime money and financial crime – types and realm of economic crime – investigation and prosecution (German/English) - 24.11. – 28.11.2008

All the seminars listed are in English.  For a full listing of all seminars at Gimborn go to http://www.ibz-gimborn.de  

Planning a visit to East Anglia?

If you're an IPA member planning a visit to East Anglia we'll be delighted to see you.  The area has lots to offer and we'll really make you feel at home.  We do ask however that you give us advance notice of your trip by completing and sending off an International Travel Information Form in plenty of time.
 
 

Links to Sites About East Anglia

Links to Police Related Sites
  

The Home Office	NARPO	Norfolk Constabulary	Cambs Constabulary
PICA	Suffolk Constabulary	Police Federation

History of the International Police Association

The IPA - the largest police organisation in the World - was formed on 1 January 1950. Since that time, its Esperanto message "Servo per Amikeco" (Service through Friendship) has reached more people than could have been imagined.

Now, membership is well in excess of a quarter of a million. National Sections exist in 59 countries throughout the World and we have witnessed the steady growth of what has become the undisputed major police organisation in the World, both in numerical strength and influence.

The Association was formed in the 1950's because a police sergeant from Lincolnshire, Arthur Troop, wanted to create a channel for friendship and international co-operation amongst police officers. His notion of an Association with development of social, cultural and professional links amongst its members, in an environment free from discrimination of rank, sex, race, colour, language or religion, became a reality.

From small beginnings the IPA message quickly took hold and the formation of new Sections throughout the World became rapid. Soon there were Sections in the majority of Western Europe, Africa, America (north and south) Asia and Australasia. The political changes in Eastern Europe in recent years have been the catalyst for increased growth and development.
 

Membership Pursuits

• Numerous activities and projects are enjoyed locally, nationally and internationally:-
• IPA Houses have been established in many countries for the benefit of members and their families.
• Friendship Weeks, Sports Events and Anniversary Celebrations with social and cultural flavours are held regularly.
• Professional Study/Travel Scholarships are available to those seeking professional exchanges.
• Social Events are enjoyed at Branch level to establish and maintain bonds of friendship and camaraderie.
• National Journals are produced by most Sections for members and contain information and articles on IPA activities.
• Hobbies Groups for example; Radio Amateurs, Computer Enthusiasts, Golfers, Genealogists etc. etc.
• Seminars held regularly on current police related topics at Castle Gimborn in Germany, the Flagship of our Association.
• Members' families: the Association welcomes and encourages involvement of spouses, partners and children.
• The International Youth Exchange Programme is the exchange or hosting of sons and daughters of IPA members.

Want to Join the IPA?

Serving officers and special constables as well as retired officers are all eligible to join the IPA.  For an application form ask your station representative or e-mail a request.