IPA Newsletter June 2025

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NEWSLETTER

INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA Norway Celebrates 70 Years and

Re-Elects President

During the last weekend of April, IPA Section Norway hosted its

national congress, marking the significant occasion

section’s 70th anniversary. As part of the congress proceedings,

elections were held, and delegates renewed their trust in Jan

Tore Hagnes by electing him for another three-year term as

President.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction from

Legal Advisor Michael 04

Boolsen

#SHEisIPA Feature

Kianna Hermida IPA

Gibraltar

Biljana Duvolic IPA

Montenegro

Green IPA Plant A Tree

Event

75th Anniversary Feature

33 years of IPA

Zdzisław Mirecki

IPA Poland

IPA Norway 70

Anniversary & National 10

Congress

Easter Campaign of IPA

Austria in Ukraine

15 Anniversary of IPA

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Multiculturalism in IPA

branches in Israel

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63 Years of IPA Brazil

IPA Croatia Electoral

Assembly

Highlights from IPA

Iceland

IPA Germany Support Cool

& Safe App

IPA Italy Remember Pope

Francis

IPA Peru Police Women

Day

61 Anniversary of IPA

Malta

XXVII IPA Poznan 2025

International Football 31

Tournament

IPA North Macedonia X1V

National Assembly

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IPA Luxembourg

Dancing Into May

IPA Moldova in Action:

Recent Events and 38

Activities

IPA Germany Exchange

Visit

IPA Netherlands Lowlands

Training Edition 2025

IPA Romania and the

Hungarian Police football

match

IPA Slovenia Supports

IPA’s International Earth 46

Day

Join the GREEN IPA

PROJECT: Beach Clean- 48

Up Event This Month

IPA Poland Traveler

Project

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Spotlight on the Arthur

Troop Scholarship 50

Nic Bannan

IPA Slovenia Road

Running Championship

Upcoming Events

Gimborn Seminars

Marketing

IPA Netherlands Lowlands Training Edition 2025

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INTRODUCTION FROM LEGAL ADVISORINTRODUCTION FROM

MICHAEL BOOLSEN

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

MICHAEL BOOLSEN

Legal Advisor

Legal Advisor. Why, What

and Who?

Following the World Congress in Barcelona in

2023 and the IEC’s recognition of the IEB’s wish

to take a legal advisor on board, I was chosen

for this position. However, at least some of you

may wonder why there is a need for a legal

advisor, and what does such a person do.

Why?

It is a common notion that society is becoming

more and more complicated and that handling

this complexity requires the aid of persons with a

broad variety of education, inter alia lawyers. I

think that many of you will recognise this picture

from your daily work. As IPA is an integral part of

society, this development naturally and

inevitably also influences the work of IPA.

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Recognising this is not something new; past IEB’s

have also considered the possibility of making use

of the services of a legal advisor.

But why exactly a legal advisor? Well, admitted,

persons with a different education might also be in

scope for this advisory role. However, many of the

questions that arise are of a legal nature or have a

clearly legal bearing. Politics is of course the

prerogative of the IEB (and naturally the IEC). Yet, at

the same time politics is inevitably intertwined with

law, thus requiring legal advice.

In my capacity of legal advisor, you would probably

consider me biased when judging whether the role

of the legal advisor makes sense or not. Yet, in my

capacity of president of Section Denmark I allow

myself to consider it very wise to have asked the

services of a legal advisor.

What?

There are of course the obvious questions regarding

interpretation of legal framework of the IPA. This is

at the core of the business of the legal advisor.

The package, though, is larger than that. As an

example, I could refer to the question of the IPO and

how we handle this organisation. Questions

considered have been many. Should we take legal

action against the IPO for infringement of our

intellectual property rights? Should we oblige our

members to distance themselves from IPO, as we

consider this organisation to – at least in some

respects – acting entirely contrary to the objectives

of the IPA? Should we clearly distance the IPA from

the IPO?

IPO is of course not the only question arising. Sadly,

some sections have ended up in serious quarrels,

which have been based on different interpretations

of IPA rules.

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INTRODUCTION FROM LEGAL ADVISORINTRODUCTION FROM

MICHAEL BOOLSEN

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

In such matters the IEB have been advising the I hope I have lifted at least part of the veil that you

parties, and my task has been to advise the IEB. may

advisor. Let me end by saying that I believe in a

As you can see from the above, law and politics bright future of the IPA based on friendship and

are intertwined, and reaching the politically right mutual understanding and this is the basis for my

decision often is combined with legal advice. work as a legal advisor.

We all want an IPA, which stands on a safe and

strong basis when making decisions, be it the IEB

or the IEC. In my opinion, the legal advisor can

Michael Boolsen

assist the decision process by giving advice on

what is legally feasible and coherent with

especially international regulations.

Michael Boolsen

Legal Advisor

Who

I have been the president of Section Denmark

since 2007 and have participated in all world

congresses since 2007. As a matter of fact, I still

remember how proud my son, who today is 30

years old, was at the age of 12 when his father

was elected president.

I am a lawyer, and I have been serving with

Danish Police for 37 years as a prosecutor, police

counsel and many other interesting functions.

Today I am the commissioner of police of the

Faroe Islands, those tiny 18 islands in the North

Atlantic, which form a part of the Kingdom of

Denmark. Police in the Faroes form a part of

Danish Police, and the Faroe Islands Police are

thus a region within IPA Section Denmark.

My aim as president of Section Denmark has

always been to secure that the organisation is

attractive to all serving or having served within

Danish Police inter alia by upholding Arthur

Troop’s basic vision of friendship among

employees of the police across borders and

political differences.

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have found covering the role of the legal

AMENDMENTS TO IPA

DOCUMENTS

The International Executive Board (IEB) remains

committed to continuously improving the

processes and procedures within the IPA.

As part of the preparations for a comprehensive

review of the IPA International Statutes and Rules,

the IEB warmly invites all National Sections to

submit their proposals for amendments.

To support a structured and inclusive review

process, we kindly request that all amendment

proposals be submitted to the International

Administration Centre (IAC) no later than 30th

June 2025.

Your contributions are essential in shaping the

future of our Association.

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#SHEisIPA

From 13-17 April 2025, the #SHEisIPA –

Embracing an Inclusive Vision for the Future

2’ seminar was held at IBZ Gimborn.

Throughout the next few issues of our

newsletter, a feature will be dedicated to this

important project that encourages diversity,

inclusion and equality.

The first article is from Kianna Hermida

from IPA Gibraltar who attended the seminar

in Gimborn.

I recently had the privilege of representing

the IPA Gibraltar section through attending

an inspiring seminar organised by the

SHEisIPA team of the International Police

Association. The event, which gathered over During a series of conferences and workshops held at

50 participants from 25 countries, was the

dedicated to encouraging more female practical

officers to join the IPA, empowering women in regardless

leadership roles, addressing the inequalities aspects

faced by women in predominantly male network with fellow participants. Sharing experiences

environments, and exploring strategies to and ideas with women from diverse law enforcement

overcome these barriers. agencies

highlighted best practices.

Police Headquarters, where Silke PAUL, the president

of IPA Cologne, shared her experiences in policing.

The SHEisIPA seminar was an incredible opportunity

for which I am immensely grateful. It has equipped

me with valuable knowledge and tools, and I am

eager

colleagues.

Having the opportunity to repres

section, the Royal Gibraltar Police and Gibraltar as a

The seminar featured a lineup of

whole

distinguished speakers who are leaders in

experience.

their respective fields. Their stories of

resilience and success served as powerful

Kianna Hermida

motivators, offering valuable insights into

Section Gibraltar

navigating the challenges of leadership.

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IPA affiliated IBZ Gimborn Castle, I discovered

strategies for empowering all officers,

of gender. One of the most rewarding

of the seminar was the opportunity to

enriched our collective knowledge and

also had the privilege of visiting the Cologne

to share what I have learned with my

ent the IPA Gibraltar

at this seminar was a truly remarkable

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#SHEisIPA

The second article in this feature is from Biljana

Duvolic, President of IPA Montenegro

Karen Duckworth, IEB Professional Commission

Project Lead - #SHEisIPA, organised a seminar

for female police officers in Gimborn with her

team.

This event was attended by members from 25

sections from all over the world, in the period

from April 13 to 17, 2025.

The seminar was opened by the President of the

IPA, Martin Hofmann, and the Chairperson of the

IEB Professional Commission, Diego Trolese,

whose support is important for this topic.

The participants of the event visited the Cologne police, where they were shown a presentation about

the work of a successful woman in the German police.

The seminar was evaluated as a successful and positive example of IPA's work in order to promote the

principle of gender equality, the importance of women in the police and the importance of their

networking and international cooperation.

President Biljana Duvolic

Section Montenegro

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During the three-day seminar, the participants of

this event exchanged experiences in the field of

gender equality, heard interesting life and

professional stories of successful women leaders

in the police, developed friendship and

strengthened international cooperation of IPA

members.

Networking of women in the police is important for

their professional empowerment, exchange of

experiences and joint action in strengthening the

modern police service and the modern IPA.

During the seminar, a memorandum on

cooperation was signed between the Association

of Police Officers of Montenegro and the

Association of Police Women of Moldova.

At this seminar, 100 years of women in the Polish

police were marked and a presentation on women

in the Polish police was shown.

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GREEN IPA PLANT A TREE EVENT

Between

across

show of unity and environmental responsibility as

part of the “PLANT a TREE – GREEN IPA” initiative,

organised

collaboration with the Green IPA Project.

The event, held in celebration of Earth Day on 22

April,

awareness within local communities, schools, and

colleges,

between IPA members, their families, and friends

through meaningful action.

The idea was simple yet impactful: for IPA members worldwide to plant at least one tree in their local

area. Participation exceeded expectations, with activities carried out in over 20 IPA Sections, supported

by governmental and non-governmental organisations alike. In true IPA spirit, many Sections went above

and beyond—partnering with schools, local communities, and environmental groups to ensure the long-

term sustainability of their tree-planting projects.

The official motto, “PLANT a TREE – GREEN IPA,” featured proudly across banners, t-shirts, badges, and

other promotional items. These visible symbols of our shared mission helped amplify the initiative’s

impact and message across communities and social media platforms.

This global event saw enthusiastic participation from hundreds of members and resulted in the planting

of countless trees—contributing not only to greener landscapes but also to stronger community ties and

increased environmental awareness.

We extend our sincere thanks to all participating

Sections, as well as to the many volunteers and

organisations that helped bring this initiative to life.

We kindly remind all Sections to send their photos,

videos, and participation details (number of trees

planted, number of members involved, and local

partners) to chair-scc@ieb-ipa.org via WeTransfer.

These contributions will be featured in a

commemorative video presentation during the

upcoming World Congress in Krakow, Poland and in

a special edition publication that will be circulated in

due course.

Together, we’ve taken a significant step toward a

greener future—while proudly upholding the ideals

and values of the International Police Association.

Look out for the Green IPA Plant a Tree

Publication coming soon where all

sections and photos will be featured!

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19 April and 4 May 2025, IPA Sections

the globe came together in an inspiring

by the Socio-Cultural Commission in

was designed to promote environmental

while also strengthening the bonds

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33 YEARS OF IPA - ZDZISŁAW MIRECKI

My journey with the International Police Association began

in 1992

encountered

police association based on the motto Servo per Amikeco –

“To Serve Through Friendship.” Shortly afterward, I became a

member, receiving membership card no. PL 028.

From the

bridges

organised

conferences. Thanks to the contacts established through

IPA, young people could participate in international projects,

and police officers had opportunities to explore practices of

other law enforcement services. Over the years, I hosted

officers from countries such as Israel, Germany, Denmark,

Hungary,

international initiatives myself.

Within the structures of the IPA Polish Section, I proudly held

positions as General Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Vice

President. I was also responsible for coordinating with the

International Training Centre in IBZ Gimborn, where I helped

define seminar topics and organized Polish delegations.

It was a privilege to see IPA become a platform for exchanging knowledge between police, prosecutors,

and border guards.

IPA, however, is more than professional development. It’s a space for genuine friendship and social

engagement. Throughout my years of service, I witnessed how the association supports education,

culture, youth integration, and the promotion of a positive image of the police. As part of the “Placement

Programme,” I hosted international participants and also visited other countries as an IPA representative.

Today, more than three decades later, I still proudly wear

the IPA badge. I continue to promote the idea of the

association

and within senior citizen communities. I firmly believe

that

cooperation—remain

changing world.

On the

members continued success, inspiring connections, and

the conviction that being part of this unique community

is truly worthwhile.

Zdzisław Mirecki – IPA Member since 1992

IPA Poland

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during a training visit to Denmark. There, I

the idea of IPA for the first time—a global

very beginning, I actively engaged in building

between officers from different countries. I co-

numerous exchanges, study visits, and

and France, and I also participated in many

in high schools, among police personnel,

the values IPA stands for—friendship, solidarity,

as relevant as ever in our

occasion of IPA’s 75th anniversary, I wish all

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IPA NORWAY 70 ANNIVERSARY AND

NATIONAL CONGRESS

The congress opened on Friday 25 . Two of the

speakers were Inger Grete Lia and Therese Lutnæs

who presented their experience after attending She

is IPA in Gimborn. They spoke of a useful and

inspiring gathering. They experienced that too many

women lack the respect and possibilities one should

expect.

One participant, a recent mother, brought with her

some-month old baby-boy. As she stated, this was

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the only way she could attend, and she wanted to

participate. The baby-boy also showed interest of

IPA, crawling about in the congress-room.

The meeting was successful, and one former member was honoured for her service, Monica Lillevik, with

a badge of honour. Lillevik sadly had to leave IPA, as she started a new career outside the police. She

has been the Secretary General for several years, providing the section with stability and knowledge on

the organisation. One former holder of a badge of honor was decorated as a honorary member, Geir

Larsen. He has excelled himself by amongst other things, by working with and supporting IPA in the

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IPA section Norway was established in 1954, as the fifth section of IPA, thus making its 70

2024. We found the National congress a suitable

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Bergen stepped up and became our second region. Much was leaned, as there were no directions on

the use of powers of attorney then, thus some members represented more than 60 others. Later this

clearly had to be regulated. We got a history lesson on how that formed IPA section Norway.

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During the last weekend of April, IPA section

Norway carried out its 28 national congress.

The congress was held in the old fortified town of

Fredrikstad. Now, the whole town isn`t fortified

anymore, but the old parts of the town are. We

had a tour in the old town as the social and

cultural part of the gathering.

Region East (11) was technical organiser for the

congress and provided a very nice and

successful national congress. Some also

brought their spouses, making the spare time of

the congress also a social arena.

anniversary in

opportunity for a celebration. We marked the

As IPA section

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IPA NORWAY 70 ANNIVERSARY AND

NATIONAL CONGRESS

In 1954 the annual fee was kr 10,-, equals Euro 1. Since then, we´ve had some 944% price increase,

thus, the price was probably noticeable for the time. A senior member, Kjell Berg of the Oslo region

(1), provided the celebration with the very first ledger, neatly written down, cent by cent.

The meetings final issue was electing a new national

board. The congress entrusted Jan Tore Hagnes 3

more years as president. The board was changed in

some posts, making Gunnar Baardsen officially the

Secretary General. Three new members now fills the

roles as treasurer, secretary for social medias and

board member with responsibility as travel secretary

and representative to the Gimborn talks. The board

is now represented by more women.

As head of social committee is in service for the

United Nation, Hans Sørheim will be acting head of

social committee until Thorben Westgård returns.

On Saturday, after the official program, we got a

guided tour through the fortified old town,

established in the mid 1600´s as a defence against

Sweden. Then it was a purely military establishment,

now only serving as a tourist attraction with no

military presence. Instead of guns, there were bars,

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making this spring weekend even better.

Magne Langseth

Professional committee, VP

IPA Norway

IPASPAIN ZAMBOMBA 2025

IPA Spain, through its Andalusia Delegation and IPA Xerez

Group,

Jerez de la Frontera from 5–7 December 2025.

Celebrate the season with flamenco, festive cheer, and

local traditions

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Andalusia.

Jerez is

perfect destination for IPA members across Europe.

Don't miss

southern Spain!

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The new elected National board. From left; Christer Aas

(editor), Gunnar Baardsen (SecGen), Kamilla Margrethe

Ruud (treasurer), Jan Tore Hagnes (President), Marit

Lundemo (SoMe), Magne Langseth (VP/Professional

committee) and Ola Akselberg (Ass SecGen).

Not present: Thorben Westgård (Social and cultural

committee), Hans Sørheim (travel secretary, Social

committee and Gimborn) and Vetle Fosse (travel

secretary, Gimborn). There were elected 3. Deputies as

well, none of these were present.

invites you to Zambomba 2025, taking place in

in this unique event, recognised as

easily accessible via XRY Airport, making it a

this joyful cultural gathering in the heart of

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EASTER CAMPAIGN OF IPA AUSTRIA ININTRODUCTION FROM

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MAUKRAINE

As in 2023 and 2024, the head of the

regional group of Styria and 3rd

Vice President, Elke Strohmeyer,

organised another support

campaign together with IPA

Romania. The goal was to help

children of Ukrainian border police

officers (Help Ukraine Children)

who died in the war against Russia.

On April 6, 2025, Elke drove her car,

which was fully loaded with gifts for

15 Ukrainian children and 60

shoeboxes filled with presents for the special education center in Mukachevo, Ukraine. These shoeboxes

were lovingly packed by first-year students from the secondary school in Güssing. First, she drove to

Cluj, where she picked me up at the airport. Then we continued more than 300 kilometres to Sighetu

Marmației, where the Secretary General of IPA Romania, Marius Mureșan, and the regional IPA President

of Maramureș, Silviu Palagi, were already waiting for us.

On the morning of April 8, 2025, we visited the commander of the border police in Sighetu Marmației,

General Florin Coman. He informed us about the ongoing challenges in monitoring the more than 650-

kilometre-long border with Ukraine. After giving him some small gifts, we crossed the narrow wooden

bridge over the Tisza River to the Ukrainian border. Our gift-filled car was carefully checked there. After a

short drive, we arrived at the Romanian consulate in Solotvyno, Ukraine. There, the consul Mr. Gratian

Florin Parvu and the Ukrainian children were already waiting for us. The gifts from IPA Romania and IPA

Austria were handed over there. All the children were overwhelmed by the many presents.

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Since we did not have enough time to visit the

children at the special education center in

Mukachevo, the gifts were given to them later, on

April 16, 2025, by Consul Gratian Florin Parvu and IPA

President Silviu Palagi.

The Easter campaign of IPA Austria was once again

a great success and shows the strength of the

global, practical network of the IPA, true to the

founder Arthur Troop’s motto: servo per amikeco

(service through friendship). IPA helps wherever

help is needed.

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EASTER CAMPAIGN OF IPA AUSTRIA ININTRODUCTION FROM

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MAUKRAINE

As Chair of the Social Commission of IPA Austria, I

want to thank all IPA Austria members, local

branches, regional groups, and the IPA publishing

house for their generous donations. Without

everyone’s help, this campaign—which has now

taken place for the third time—would not have been

possible.

A special thank you goes to Elke for organising and

carrying out this inspiring aid project.

Kurt Walker 2nd Vice President & Chair of the Social

Commission

IPA Austria

IPA JAPAN FRIENDSHIP JUDO WEEK

IPA Japan are hosting "Friendship Judo Week," a judo

training session, will take place in Chiba Prefecture from

November 24 to 30, 2025. Through this event, participants

will have the opportunity to learn the techniques and

spirit of Japanese judo and experience Japanese culture

and nature. The instructors will include an Olympic gold

medalist, former European champion, former All Japan

champion, etc. A total of 16 spots are available for active

police officers who are IPA members. Black belt status is

not

welcome.

Female judoka will instruct female participants. The application deadline is July 25. Let's practice judo in

Japan, the birthplace of judo, with IPA friends from around the world under the guidance of top judo

instructors!

MORE INFO

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required for participation and beginners are

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15INTRODUCTION FROMANNIVERSARY OF IPA

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MABOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

From May 2-4.2025, at the Jelena Hotel in Brčko,

Bosnia and Herzegovina, the 15th anniversary of

the establishment of the Association of Police

Officers in BiH (IPA BiH) was celebrated.

The ceremonial part of the assembly was held

with welcoming speeches by the President of the

IPA BiH Assembly Goran Žulj, the host Milan Nikolić

and the President of the IPA BiH Šero Družić. The

said assembly was attended by, among others,

the President of the Brčko City Assembly, a

representative of the Brčko District Government

and the Assistant Chief of Police of the Brčko

District. On this occasion, gifts were presented to

officials and sections of Montenegro, Croatia,

Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia;

During the working part of the Assembly, reports

on the work and finances of the section for 2024

and plans for 2025 were adopted, as well as other

decisions important for the functioning of the

section;

In the morning, the stands of the Sections of

Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia and

local regional clubs (IPA USK, IPA HBŽ, IPA ŽZH, IPA

Sarajevo and IPA Brčko) are on display.

Autochthonous products from the mentioned

countries and regions, as well as advertising

material from sections and clubs, were placed on

the stands;

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In the meantime, a round table was held on the

international IPA project #SHEisIPA, which was

attended by IPA members from IPA BiH, IPA Serbia,

IPA Croatia, IPA North Macedonia and IPA Slovenia,

and Dragana Stević presented the activities of

women in IPA Brčko, shared her experience from the

international seminar for IPA women in IBZ Schloss

Gimborn, Germany, where she was present together

with a member of the international team in the

#SHEisIPA project Ivana Pavlović. The present

members were greeted by the president of IPA BiH

Šero Družić and the vice president of IPA BiH Milan

Nikolić.

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15INTRODUCTION FROMANNIVERSARY OF IPA

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MABOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

Afterwards, another commendable action and the Special thanks go to the founders of IPA BiH who

#greenipa project was held, where started this story in 2010 with the help of the friendly

section of IPA Croatia.

representatives of all visiting sections

(Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, Slovenia and

Serbia) planted one tree each in front of the Brčko

District building, after which the police building

was visited and they were introduced to their work;

After the "working" part of planting trees, the

guests went for refreshments and tasting of

quality indigenous wines and delicacies at the

Pajić Winery in Bukvik;

Thanks to the hosts from IPA Brčko for the excellent

organisation and hospitality.

IPA Bosnia & Herzegovina

Special thanks go to the founders of IPA BiH who

started this story in 2010 with the help of the

friendly section of IPA Croatia.

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MULTICULTURALISM IN IPA BRANCHES IN

ISRAEL

The Israel Police Association has 120 branches, half

of which are serving police officers and half are

retired.

The Israel Police and the Prison Service include

members of different religions, denominations, and

beliefs. Even among members of the same religion,

there are many differences.

Among the Christians there are Catholics,

Orthodox, Protestants. For example, among the

Orthodox there are Greeks, Russians, Romanians

and more.

This has a meaning when celebrating holidays,

send greetings, and conducting rituals.

Among the IPA branches in Israel, there is one

prominent sector, mainly in the north of the

country where most of the Druze and Circassian

members are concentrated. There are

communities where most of the residents are

Druze and there are Circassian villages. What sets

these communities apart is that most of them

serve in the Israel Police, the Prison Service and the

army. In these communities, there are large IPA

branches of retirees. The police officers in service

are members of branches in police units

throughout the country.

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The Israel Police includes all those who serve in it

in a uniform and equal manner.

In the International Police Association, the

situation is different, since the emphasis is

placed on cultural and social activities in which

holidays, customs, and rituals are celebrated.

In IPA Israel we have, Jews, Muslims, Druze,

Circassians, Bedouins, Christians and others. To

demonstrate the multicultural complexity,

among the Jews there are people from Arab

countries, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, there are

countless customs and traditions.

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MULTICULTURALISM IN IPA BRANCHESINTRODUCTION FROM

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MAIN ISRAEL

The Druze celebrate holidays, some of which

coincide with Muslim holidays, some of which are

unique.

The IPA Israel presidency has two serving

members who are Druze and two who are retired.

Last month we celebrated Druze Women's Day

and towards the end of the month the Feast of

Sacrifice.

Because of the uniqueness of the Druze members,

there are activities dedicated to Druze saints,

holidays and special events.

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These branches are special and are defined by us

as the rural sector. Among the members of these

branches are retired senior officers and also many

who have become religious.

The Druze religion is secret, so only those who have

decided to be religious are exposed to it, and then

they are required to wear a special mustache and

head covering.

At IPA Israel we make sure to give respect to

members of all religions, sects, and beliefs. I don't

know of an IPA section in the world with such a

unique complexity of multiculturalism as in Israel.

Dr. Eran Israel

Secretary General IPA Israel

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

63 YEARS OF IPA BRAZIL

The Brazilian Section of the International Police Association

– IPA Brazil celebrated this April 1, 2025 its 63 years as a

member of the International Police Association – IPA, the

largest police class association in the world. Although faced

with a

management of the IPA in Brazil, which will take place on

June 2, 2025, the current management has not stopped

developing its strategic management project for the first

half of this year, starting its actions right after the January

recess.

Thus, in February, the Extraordinary Meeting of the

National Executive of the IPA in Brazil took place, at

which time the strategic management plan for the

first half of 2025 was approved, as well as the

electoral process for the IPA Brazil 2025 Elections.

In March, the IPA Brasil Academic Center promoted

the ceremony of granting the title of "Doctor Honoris

Causa", for the year 2024, for members who

completed the inherent courses, highlighting the

President of the IPA Regional in the State of Rio de

Janeiro, Dr. Helio Machado, and Dr. Giulieny Matos, member of the Ethics Council of IPA Brasil, in a

beautiful event promoted on March 22, 2025, in conjunction with UNISCECAP University, at the Parlamundi

Auditorium in Brasília-DF.

Also in March

with

Brazilian music) to performances in Barcelona/Spain,

with the support of the Section of IPA Spain, and then

in the cities of Porto and Lisbon in Portugal, with the

support of IPA Portuguesa, demonstrating that the

national cultural actions of the Sections of IPA can

and should go beyond their borders.

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national electoral process to define the new

, IPA Brazil took its musical cultural area,

the renowned Clube do Choro (traditional

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63 YEARS OF IPA BRAZIL

The month of March was intense, as a delegation from IPA

Brazil was present at the beautiful friendship

developed by IPA Japan, a unique event that really showed

what is the feeling of "Amikeco" in the world of IPA, which

resulted in the awarding of the largest official

registered award from IPA Brazil, the AMIKECO

intended for people who do or have done for IPA in the

world, to the Secretary of International Relations of

Japanese Section, and coordinator of the event,

officer Ryoji Suzuki. We take this moment to make public our

sincere praise to the president of the IPA in Japan, Masahito

Kanetaka, for providing several IPA members from various

IPA Sections around the world with an event worthy of being

an IPA.

We entered the month of April, with the anniversary of IPA

Brazil, with the traditional commemorative event,

format different from the others, called: "Intelligent

Connections", a moment in which members, partners and

guests were brought together, to talk about IPA Brazil and

IPA in the world.

We entered the month of April, with the

anniversary of IPA Brazil, with the traditional

commemorative event, in a format different from

the others, called: "Intelligent Connections", a

moment in which members, partners and guests

were brought together, to talk about IPA Brazil and

IPA in the world.

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week

and

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that

police

in a

We entered the month of April, with the

anniversary of IPA Brazil, with the traditional

commemorative event, in a format different from

the others, called: "Intelligent Connections", a

moment in which members, partners and guests

were brought together, to talk about IPA Brazil

and IPA in the world.

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63 YEARS OF IPA BRAZIL

However, the main focus in the month of April was the

service to the IEB/IPA with the development of the project:

IPA Green (Brazil), which in view of the National Project:

"Reflorestar", by IPA Brazil, in partnerships with Greenpeace,

Casa da Amizade/DF, Brasília Ambiental, and Escola Classe

nº 2 RFI (Department of Education/DF), several actions were

developed,

media publications, as well as editions of books related to

the theme, reaching various social segments in Brazil.

IPA Brazil

SERVO PER AMIKECO

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among which: tree plantings, lectures and

IPA Newsletter June 2025 — Page 21

INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA CROATIA ELECTORAL ASSEMBLY

We are pleased to inform you that the Electoral

Assembly of the IPA Croatian Section was

successfully held in Karlovac on March 29, 2025, with

FULL ATTENDANCE of all members entitled to vote.

This demonstrates the strong commitment of our

members to the democratic processes of our

organisation.

On April 10, 2025, following the expiration of the

previous mandate, the newly elected bodies of the

Section officially assumed responsibility for the IPA

Croatian Section.

NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE SECTION:

IPA Croatia

IPA INTERNATIONAL BOWLING

IPA Spain, on behalf of its IPA Catalonia region, invites you to

participate

Tournament, which will take place on September 20, 2025, at

the BOWLING EL VENDRELL facilities, C/ Les Mates, 2 - 12 (Les

Mates Industrial Estate), 43700 El Vendrell, Tarragona.

All information and registration information can be found in the

attached document and by email at

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·President: LORIS KOZLEVAC (IPA ISTRA)

·Vice President: DARKO DRAGIČEVIĆ (IPA

MEĐIMURJE – ČAKOVEC)

·General Secretary: MATIJA MIRT (IPA HRVATSKO

ZAGORJE)

TOURNAMENT

in the 1st IPA 2025 International Team Bowling

rutasipabcn@gmail.com

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM IPA ICELAND

Its been an eventful first half of the year for

Section Iceland. Two social events, IEB visit,

national annual meeting and the biggest

professional seminar in our history.

I have already written about the IEB visit so I will

briefly go over the last few weeks for our Section.

We held our annual national meeting on April

11th, a bit later than usual due to various

scheduling conflicts. Before the meeting I had

set a personal goal for it to be the shortest

meeting in history of Section Iceland but I failed.

The meeting started at 19:03 and finished at 19:21.

In the days before the meeting members could

put their name in a lottery to win a fully paid trip

to join us at the World Congress in Poland. Two

members will be joining us to see what IPA is all

about.

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under 50 euro a year. This gives us a better

chance to plan long term for a Regional meeting

in Iceland in 2027 plus some other ideas that we

have for ´26 and ´27.

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As always, a social event followed the meeting

with roughly 70 people in attendance of all ranks

and ages that had fun well into the night.

It is always comforting to hear praise from two

previous presidents. Fridrik Gunnarsson attended

the meeting and Kristjan Kristjansson got the

annual report sent as he now lives in Norway. They

did not have any issues with the annual report so

we continue on our path to increase membership

and maintaining the good reputation of the IPA in

Iceland and around the world.

For some time now Section Iceland has used the

IPA network and other networks to find

professional lecturers about a current topics in

policing and hosting them in Iceland for a

professional seminar.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM IPA ICELAND

This is something that has been a great success

for us and has resulted in increased

membership, increased awareness of the IPA

and good cooperation withing the first

responder community in Iceland.

This time we hosted a former Chief of Police in

the Boston Police Department that was in

charge of the response to the Boston Marathon

Bombing in 2013.

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In the name of friendship Section Iceland

decided that this event was relevant for all first

responders from a training standpoint so the

guestlist was long; Police, Fire, EMT, Hospital staff,

Red Cross, civilian 112 dispatchers, volunteer SAR

personnel, supervisors etc. attended the event.

With most hotel venues being booked already I

ended up booking the Reykjavik City Theatre for

this event and sincere thanks go out to the

Theatre staff for their professionalism and

service.

For the rest of the year we will at least try and host

a social gathering but for 2026 we have some

ideas that we are putting together and see what

the budget allows.

So far this year we have registered 14 new

members and we just sent the most recent

graduating classes a flyer with information about

the IPA and its work domestically and abroad.

I look forward to seeing everyone in Poland in

September for open and direct discussions.

Best wishes to all

Baldur Olafsson

President

Section Iceland

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IPA GERMANY SUPPORT COOL & SAFE

APP

The facts speak for themselves: In 2023 alone, more than 16,000 cases of child sexual abuse were

officially recorded in Germany – a 5.5% increase compared to the previous year. Cyberbullying and

digital assaults are also on the rise. According to recent studies, nearly one in five children has already

been affected. Even more alarming: one in four of these young victims reported having had suicidal

thoughts.

Early prevention is key – and this is exactly where SMOG e. V. comes in with “Cool and Safe”.

Launched in 2013, the “Cool and Safe” e-learning

program has become a trusted component

primary schools across the state of Hesse. Developed

in cooperation with Goethe University Frankfurt,

technically realised by mecom, and supported from

the very beginning by IPA Germany and IPA

Luxembourg, the program has received numerous

accolades – including the Comenius Seal, Comenius

Medal, the Hessian Prevention Award, and in 2023 was

listed in the prestigious "Green List Prevention".

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Strong Partnership for Child Protection: The

“Cool and Safe” App by SMOG e. V. Now

Available Free of Charge

Together for the safety of children and

young people: As a long-standing partner of

SMOG e. V., IPA Germany is proud to

introduce the new “Cool and Safe” app – an

interactive learning program designed to

educate children aged 7 to 12 about

everyday and digital dangers in a fun and

age-appropriate way.

A Big Step Forward: The “Cool and Safe” App

Thanks to LEADER funding, the program has

now been expanded and made even more

accessible. Since May 16, 2025, the “Cool and

Safe” app is available free of charge and ad-

free in all major app stores. The new version

was developed by compositum in Fulda.

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IPA GERMANY SUPPORT COOL & SAFE

APP

The app brings this proven learning experience to life outside the classroom – ideal for use in sports

clubs, families, or youth groups. With interactive elements, videos, and easy-to-understand lessons, the

app conveys the importance of violence prevention in a way that resonates with children.

The app is available in German, English, Spanish, French, and Ukrainian.

“Cool and Safe” is a shining example of shared responsibility – and a reminder of what we can achieve

when we combine expertise, compassion, and digital innovation to make the world a safer place for

children.

Download it, share it, and help spread the word – for a strong and safe future for all children.

Servo per Amikeco

IPA Germany

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Official Launch in Bad Hersfeld-Sorga

The app was officially launched on May 16 in Bad

Hersfeld-Sorga. Hessian Minister of the Interior,

Prof. Dr. Roman Poseck, praised SMOG e. V.’s

important contribution to prevention work and

described the app as a modern tool that meets

children where they are – in the digital world.

In front of numerous guests from politics, law

enforcement, and the community, SMOG e. V.

Chairman Erwin Maisch and Sonja Neidhardt from

compositum presented the app and its

functionality. Interviews with enthusiastic children

from SG Neuenstein and two Ukrainian boys

confirmed how well the app is received by its

target audience.

IPA Germany Remains a Committed Partner

As co-initiator and early supporter, IPA Germany is

proud to be part of this pioneering project. Our

close cooperation with SMOG e. V. reflects our

continued dedication to prevention, awareness,

and international knowledge-sharing in the field

of child protection and violence prevention.

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IPA ITALY REMEMBER POPE FRANCIS

"Greetings to the International Police Association,

encouraging a generous commitment of fraternal

solidarity", this was and will be, as if he had instilled in

his soul the existential verb of an association such as

the one founded by Arthur Troop who bases his creed

on solidarity, the phrase of the good Pope, of the Right

Pope, of the Pope of the last and weakest of us of the

IPA, the phrase uttered by Francis and which we will

carry tattooed on our hearts.

Anita Kovačič

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JUNE 2025

THE MEMORY OF POPE FRANCIS: "GREETINGS TO

IPA, ENCOURAGING A GENEROUS COMMITMENT

TO FRATERNAL SOLIDARITY"

ROME - They came from all over the world on

May 15th a year ago, in St. Peter's Square and a

generously sunny Rome welcomed them.

There were 2000 policemen belonging to the

International Police Association, the

association which, with its 400,000 members

spread across five continents, brings together

members of the police forces of 68 nations.

They had come to the capital of Italy to meet

Pope Francis.

The caps with the unmistakable logo had

coloured the stalls of the square framed by

Bernini's colonnade blue, almost as if to reflect

the blue sky that had characterized that special

Vatican morning.

The faces of the participants, starting from the

international president Martin Hoffmann and his

wife, together with Mick Walsh former

international vice president and the national

president Nicolangelo Pezone, the deputy

president Alfredo Iasuozzi and the vice president

Antonio Molinaro, were visibly sculpted by

emotion at the moment in which Francesco had

announced the name of the IPA, describing its

Mission and sending to all the members what it

is not belittling to say was a special Urbi et Orbi

blessing limited to the world of forces armies.

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IPA ITALY REMEMBER POPE FRANCIS

A Pope who came almost from the end of the

world and who overturned perspectives has

passed away. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the first

Jesuit Pope in history, passes away; a simple

Pope, one of those who, when he was a

cardinal in Buenos Aires, took the bus to the

suburbs of the villas miserias, shacks full of

people who were starving and who couldn't

distinguish whether he was a simple priest or

the archbishop he was.

We were greeted by a Pope who, after one of

the first nights, at dawn sees a young Swiss

guard outside the door, "have you been up all

night, son?", he makes him sit down and offers

him breakfast; a Pope who goes to the shops

in person to change glasses or shoes, brings

his own hand luggage and is amazed at the

amazement that this original way of doing

things arouses in those who see it.

The Pope of the suburbs left us, who gave voice and

visibility

involved in the affairs of peoples who are of no interest

to anyone, kept out of bounds by global communication.

Many things about him will remain in my memory, such

as the first surprise trip he made among the migrants to

Lampedusa,

Mediterranean,

bridges are always solutions, never walls.

In short, a Great Man has passed away even before an

incomparable Pope.

The Editorial Director of IPA Italy Magazine

Mauro Nardella

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to the least of the Earth, to the discarded,

which has become the cemetery of the

or when he highlighted the fact that

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INTRODUCTION FROM

IPA PERU POLICE WOMEN DAY

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

The International Police Association Peruvian Section, within the framework of the #SHEisIPA Project,

held a seminar on May 8, 2025, in the Mariano Santos Mateo Auditorium of the Ministry of the Interior.

The Table of Honor was chaired by Mrs. Liliana ORRILLO VIACAVA, representative of the Minister of the

Interior, she is currently General Director of Democratic Security of the Vice Ministry of Public Security

of the Ministry of the Interior and is a retired Police Officer; She was accompanied by General of the

National Police of Peru Pedro Robert ORTIZ CASAVERDE, representative of the Commander General of

the National Police of Peru, he is currently Director of the Directorate of Protection of Families and

Vulnerable Persons of the National Police of Peru, in addition to the Police Attaché of the National

Police of Spain, accredited in Peru, Chief Inspector Vanesa ARIET GARCÍA and the President of the

International Police Association Peruvian Section Carlos Fernando VELASQUEZ SALAZAR.

The National Police of Peru commemorates May 2,

Police Women's Day, where police women are

recognized and thanked for their commitment

and dedication to preserving the human security

of all people who are under the jurisdiction of the

Peruvian State. As a result of Directorial Resolution

No. 868-2006-DIRGEN-PNP, of April 27, 2006, May 2

was made official as “Peruvian Police Women's

Day”, in tribute to the forty Peruvian ladies who

joined the Peruvian Police in 1956; Therefore, the

International Police Association Peruvian Section,

in perfect harmony with the institutional project

#SHEisIPA, seeks to unite all police officers and

raise their collective voice through the

presentation of testimonies from female members

of the National Police of Peru, who carry out their

activities successfully, and who make proud the

sacrificial work of the police officers of the world.

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Within the framework of such a great event, the

Professional Affairs Member of the International

Police Association Peruvian Section, Javier Raúl

GAMERO KINOSITA, gave a keynote lecture on

“Citizen Security in the 21st Century and Police

Women”, in which he emphasized the presence of

women in the workplace through a quality culture

that includes proactive and adequate police

leadership, confronting homo sociality, where the

presence of men in leadership positions

predominated and excluded to women, adding in

this context that the police have traditionally been

an institution imbued with a masculine police

culture where police leadership was characterized

by having a paradigm of the heroic man as an

ideal, dominant, strong, conscious, cooperative

and honest police leader; Well, today we are

experiencing a transformation that enhances

women's police service with their alternative and

differentiated skills.

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INTRODUCTION FROM

IPA PERU POLICE WOMEN DAY

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

The Third Technical Non-Commissioned Officer

of the National Police of Peru Jennifer Milagros

CASTROROMERO, described her work experience

as an expert in Tourism, her work as coordinator

of police deployments with the United Nations

and her performance as administrative

assistant of the Office of the Presidency of the

Republic of Peru.

The Colonel of the National Police of Peru Rosa

Yuly HIDALGO SERNA, is the first Female Officer

eligible to access the rank of General, described

how she began her career in 1985 as a Non-

Commissioned Officer and from 1996 as an

Officer; She currently serves as Head of the

Division of Protection against Family Violence,

where she leads strategies aimed at the care,

prevention and eradication of violence against

women and members of the family group,

showing a firm commitment to defending the

rights of vulnerable populations, especially

children, adolescents and women.

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The Medical Commander of the National Police

of PeruMaría Raquel SOLARI DÍAZ, who is an

aeronautical doctor, internationally certified in

the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),

nominated for the Women's Space Awards,

Solari, for her scientific contributions made by

women dedicated to space, is a member of

three aerospace scientific societies, and

regularly contributes to the magazine

AEROMUNDO MAGAZINE.

In turn, the following were present: Retired Lawyer

Colonel of the National Police of Peru Rossana Di

Natali, current President of the Supervisory Council

of the International Police Association Peruvian

Section who held legal advisory positions while

she was active and had the responsibility of being

the Police Ombudsman in Peru while she was

retired. Colonel of the National Police of Peru

Maslú ARTEAGA SALAZAR, is the current Head of the

Private Secretariat of the General Command of

the National Police of Peru and the Senior Non-

Commissioned Officer of the National Police of

Peru in retirement, an integrator of women police

officers for twenty years and an outstanding

police officer while she was in active service.

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INTRODUCTION FROM

IPA PERU POLICE WOMEN DAY

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

The International Police Association Peruvian

Section, reaffirms its commitment to promoting

the key IEB project “Women in the IPA” #SHEisIPA,

which adopts an inclusive vision for the future,

which is why our associate Rossana DI NATALI

SUAREZ travelled to the Seminar held at IBZ

Gimborn, where she was able to share with the

police officers who work on presenting innovative

opportunities to future associates, promoting

international networking and the discovery of

values that will boost their personal and

professional development.

IPA Peru

61ST ANNIVERSARY OF IPA MALTA

Anniversary since joining the International Police

Association in 1964.

For the occasion a thanksgiving mass was held

at Police Headquarters. Later those present at the

mass were invite

Officers Mess.

Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa was present

for the occasion.

The National President Mt Joseph Borda thanked

all

Thanksgiving Mass.

Joseph Borda

President IPA Malta

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May, IPA Malta Section celebrated its 61st

d for coffee and cake at the

those who were present during the

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INTRODUCTION FROM

XXVII IPA POZNAN 2025 INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

This year's edition of the oldest football

tournament for uniformed services in Europe

is over!

On 15-18 May 2025, the IPA Poznań Region was

the organiser of the XXVII IPA Poznań 2025

International Football Tournament.

It should be mentioned that according to IPA

Poznań Region's long-standing knowledge,

this is Europe's oldest uniformed services

tournament played on open pitches, and has

been played continuously every year for 27

years! A tournament which is enjoying

growing interest, because another year we

are forced to refuse some of those willing to

participate in it. We will probably have to

increase the number of teams in subsequent

years...

However,

participants

formations (Police, Border Guards, Army, Prison Service,

Special Services and Municipal Guards)

We hosted 4 foreign teams:

Malta Police

two teams from Romania /APS LEGEA SIBIU and IPA

Region 2 Maramures/

and a team from Germany Lower Saxony

All 20 teams travelled a total of around 13,000 km to

participate in the two-day tournament!

The

prepared

recently won a well-deserved promotion to the Third

League!

Delicjusz on the hospitable grounds of the Municipality

of Stęszew.

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as in previous years, this year we had 20

representing 6 different uniformed

venue for the tournament was the superbly

venue of the Lipno Stęszew team, which

And the participants stayed at the Hotel

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INTRODUCTION FROM

XXVII IPA POZNAN 2025 INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

The event was honoured and given the right rank by the Honorary Patronage of :

Marshal of the Wielkopolska Region Marek Woźniak

Starost of Poznań Poviat Jan Grabkowski

Chief Superintendent of Police in Poznań Tomasz Olczyk

President of the Polish Section of the IPA Piotr Wójcik

Mayor of the Municipality of Stęszew Włodzimierz Pinczak

Mayor of the City of Poznań Jacek Jaśkowiak

We would like to thank the honorary patronage of our tournament

On Friday morning, the official opening of the Tournament took place. This was done by the chairman of

the IPA Poznań Region, coll. Witold Drzażdżyński, in the presence of invited guests. There was also the

official side of the Wielkopolska Police Force in the person of 1st Deputy Chief of Police Insp. Sławomir

Piekut.

On Friday in the morning, 20 teams in 5 groups played a total of 30 preliminary matches, during which as

many as 141 goals were scored, giving 4.7 goals per match.

Twelve teams advanced to Saturday's final part of the tournament:

Police MALTA

Border Police Romania /IPA Region 2 Maramures/

GERMANY Police - Lower Saxony

Military Counterintelligence Service (Warsaw)

Police Piła

Police Jarocin

Prison Service Poznań /OISW/

Polish Army - 31st Tactical Air Base

Polish Army - 2nd Tactical Air Wing Poznań

Criminal Department of the KMP Poznań

OPP Poznań

IPA Poznań Oldboy

Immediately after the conclusion of Friday's matches,

the President of the IPA Poznań Region, together with

representatives of the IPA Polish Section and members

of the tournament's organising committee, presented

cups to the teams from places 13 to 20.

In Saturday's final matches, emotions often ran high

and

seconds

scored in the 24 matches played (average 4.3 goals

per match).

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decisions were sometimes made in the final

of matches! On Saturday, 103 goals were

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INTRODUCTION FROM

XXVII IPA POZNAN 2025 INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

In the final match played on the main pitch of the Lipno Stęszew football club, the teams of the 31st

Tactical Air Base and the Police of Germany (Lower Saxony) met. In a very close match, the score was 1-1,

however, in the penalty shootout, the Polish team

International Football Tournament IPA Poznan 2025! It should be noted that this team defended its

championship from a year ago! Special congratulations!

Final classification of the Tournament:

1. Polish Army - 31st Tactical Air Base

2. Police Germany Lower Saxony

3. Police Jarocin

4. Police Prevention Unit Poznań

5. 2 Tactical Air Wing Poznań

6. IPA Poznan Oldboy

7. Prison Service Poznań /OISW/

8. Romanian IPA Maramures

9. Police MALTA

10. Military Counterintelligence Service

11. Police Pila

12. Criminal Department of the KMP Poznań

13. Romania Sibiu APS Legea

14. Police Leszno

15. Border Guards /Poznań Ławica Airport/

16. IPA Konin

17. IPA Gniezno

18. Trade Unions KMP Poznań

19. Senior Trade Unions KMP Poznań

20. Municipal Police Poznań

In Saturday's final matches, emotions often ran high and decisions were sometimes made in the final

seconds of matches! On Saturday, 103 goals were scored in the 24 matches played (average 4.3 goals

per match). A total of 66 matches were played throughout the tournament in which 286 goals were

scored, i.e. 4.3 goals per match. Congratulations to the winners and all the teams taking part in the

tournament!

Thanks to the referee team of Szymon Lizak, Maciej Kaniasty, Błażej Robakowski and Krystian Jung for their

professional conduct of the tournament.

The games were followed by the closing ceremony and the presentation of cups and medals, as well as

small commemorative gifts. During the closing ceremony, the Chief Superintendent of Police Tomasz

Olczyk was represented by Chief Superintendent Violetta Mójta, Deputy Chief Superintendent of Police,

who was assisted by the President of the IPA Poznań Region Witold Drzażdżyński, President of the Polish

Section of the IPA Piotr Wójcik, a member of the Board of the Poznań District Paweł Jazy and the President

of the Association of the ZW NSZP) of the Wielkopolska Region, Chief Inspector Andrzej Szary.

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won 3-2 and became the winner of the XXVII

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

INTRODUCTION FROM

XXVII IPA POZNAN 2025 INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Individual honours:

Fair Play: Romania IPA Maramures

Best Shooter: Maxi Werner Police Germany (15 goals)

Best Goalkeeper: Tomasz Woelke KPP Jarocin

Best Player: Igor Świątkiewicz 2 Skrzydło L.T. P-Ń

Oldest Player: Jacek Wilcząb Municipal Guard P-Ń

Thank you also for the support of the Poviat Starosty in

Poznań,

Wielkopolskie Voivodeship and the Executive of KZ KKOP

at KWP

Wojtala,

Association

Foundation of the Polish Football Association.

For logistical support for the tournament we would like to thank Mr Włodzimierz Pinczak - Mayor of the

Municipality of Stęszew , Mr Marian Płóciniczak - President of the Lino Stęszew club for making the stadium

available, and Mr Dariusz Wojtkowiak - the host of the facility and Vice President of the club for perfect

preparation of the pitches and the entire facility. Due to the unfavourable weather conditions during this

year's event, the support of the following companies

represented by Mr Dawid Przydanek.

Our tournament could not have taken place without the help of our distinguished members and the

institutions and companies that cooperate with the IPA Poznań Region on a daily basis. Our warm thanks

go to : APART Suchy Las , DECORA w Środzie Wlkp. Dekpol Budownictwo Sp. z o.o. , Firmy HTI Poznań, Cichy –

Zasada z Poznania, Mat-Bet – Poznań, ŻABKA Polska, SKK Rail sp. z o.o Poznań, ZM Mielczarek Komorniki,

Zakłady Mięsne Bystry, Bodo Professional and many others.

At this point, it is necessary to mention and thank the members of the Organising Committee and

members of the IPA Poznań Region for their efforts in the 8-months to prepare and conduct the football

tournament (Witold Drzażdżyński, Michał Bartkowiak, Mateusz Przybyłowski, Daniel Szczygło, Radosław

Borowczyk, Jarosław Głuchego, Roman Rauhut, Hubert

Magdalena Wicha, Romuald Jaskólski, Piotr Szymurski, Tomasz Biedermann and many others).

It should be mentioned that colleagues from the Malta Police, who were in and around Poznań for a little

longer than the tournament itself, spent time sightseeing with us. We visited the stadium of the new Polish

football champion KKS Lech Poznań as part of an organised tour. They expressed their admiration for the

standard of the facility and the many solutions used there, also in the context of police service during the

security of Lech Poznań matches. We also visited the Old Market Square with our colleagues from Malta,

including the traditional Poznań Goats.

Thank you for the many words of appreciation expressed after the tournament and congratulations once

again to all the participants for their sporting rivalry and see you next year at the XXVIII Tournament!

‘SERVO PER AMIKECO’

Michał Bartkowiak

IPA Region Poznań Polish Section

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the Provincial Executive of the NSZZP in

in Poznań. We would like to thank Mr Paweł

President of the Wielkopolska Football

in Poznań and the Sports Support

proved invaluable Elmark Hale Namiotowe

Kołacki, Bożena Nowicka, Hanna Wachowiak,

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA NORTH MACEDONIA XIV NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY

In accordance with the principles and goals of the

International Police Association IPA, following the

moto “Service through Friendship” and honoring

May 7th, the Day of the Macedonian Police, an

International IPA meeting was held in Shtip from

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XIVth regular annual assembly of the National

Section IPA North Macedonia was also held. IPA

Region Shtip, as a segment of the National Section,

hosted this XIVth regular Annual Assembly of the

National Section IPA Macedonia.

This international meeting on the occasion of the

XIVth

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IPA Greece, IPA Cyprus, IPA Romania, IPA Serbia, IPA

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Region Skopje, IPA Region Kumanovo, IPA Region

Tetovo, IPA Region Strumica, IPA Region Tikvesh-

Povardarie, IPA Region Prilep, IPA Region Ohrid, IPA

Region Bitola, IPA Shtip, as well as our friends from

OIDE i.e. more than 80 foreign participants.

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annual assembly was attended by

from 9 IPA National Sections, IPA

and IPA Montenegro, as well as

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA NORTH MACEDONIA XIV NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY

In the spirit of the pr

organisation, the goal of this interna

was to deepen cooperation between IPA national

sections with the aim of educating the members

of the IPA organisation, exchanging professional

knowledge

especially in dealing with new forms and trends of

organized

special

professional knowledge of members of the law

enforcement agencies, especially police officers,

and it is a partner of the competent institutions.

The participants at this event had the opportunity

to enjoy the sightseeing city of Shtip, the largest

city in the Eastern part of our country, one of the

most important educational and economic

centers in the East, with hidden beauties that

make it truly worth a visit, as well the surrounding

municipalities and landmarks.

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This event was given special significance by the

presence of the Minister of Interior Mr. Pance

Toshkovski at the opening of the XIV Annual

Assembly, who during his address to the

participants, emphasized and confirm the support

of the Ministry of Interior for the activities of the IPA

National Organisation, as well as the presence of

the Mayor of the Municipality of Shtip, Mr. Ivan

Jordanov.

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inciples and goals of the IPA

tional event

and experience between them,

crime. The IPA organisation has a

importance around acquiring new

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

INTRODUCTION FROM

IPA LUXEMBOURG DANCING INTO MAY

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MA

Dancing into May (30 April 2025) with the International

Police Association

Aboard the Marie-Astrid

On a beautiful

Association (IPA) Luxembourg hosted its traditional Dance

into May celebration, bringing together members, friends,

and international guests for a night of joy, camaraderie,

and unforgettable memories. This year’s event took place

aboard the elegant MS Marie-Astrid, a ship renowned for its

charm and scenic cruises along the Moselle River.

The atmosphere was electric as guests gathered to welcome t

good food, fine drinks, and a fantastic mood, the evening was a perfect blend of tradition and festivity.

The culinary offerings delighted the palate, while the drinks flowed freely, encouraging laughter and

lively conversation among old friends and new acquaintances alike.

A special highlight of the evening was the presence of our dear friends from IPA South, whose warm

spirit and enthusiasm added an international flair to the celebration. Their participation underscored

the IPA’s mission of fostering global friendship and solidarity among police officers.

The musical heartbeat of the night was provided

talented Duo Lisa Mariotto and Jeannot Conter, whose vibrant

performance had everyone on their feet. Their mix of classic

hits and modern tunes created the perfect soundtrack

dancing under the stars, as the ship gently cruised along the

river.

As the night unfolded, the decks of the Marie-Astrid

transformed into a dance floor filled with laughter, music, and

the joyful celebration of spring. The “Dance into May” event

once again proved to be a cherished tradition, bringing people

together in the spirit of unity, friendship, and fun.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped

make this evening so special. We look forward to many more

celebrations to come — until next year, may the spirit of the IPA

continue to bring us together!

IPA Luxembourg

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Luxembourg: A Night to Remember

spring evening, the International Police

he month of May in true IPA style. With

by the

for

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA MOLDOVA IN ACTION: RECENT

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Visit of Friends & Colleagues from Botosani

Between 04 - 06 April 2025, in the context of

the Cooperation Protocol from March 2023

between the Stră Îneni Office of the IPA -

Republic of Moldova Section and Region 1

Botosani IPA Romanian Section, the Străşeni

Office hosted the visit of friends and

colleagues from Botosani.

Thus, the 50 colleagues from Botosani

participated in a vast tourist-cultural

program visiting the Hîncu Monastery, the

Gallery of the Petru Costin collections of the

Ialoveni District Council, Mimi Castle, the At the same time, on April 06

memorial complex "Head of the bridge IPA from Botosani participated in a show "Sunday in the

Serpeni". village", organised in the Moldovan

the mun. Chisinau.

We welcome the initiative of the Offices within the IPA -

Moldova Republic Section for the links of cooperation

and friendship, at the regional level, with colleagues from

other states.

Chisinau Half Marathon

From April 12 to 13, 2025, in the city of Chisinau, the 2025

Marathon was held.

Chisinau Half Marathon by OM is the second largest and

spectacular international sports competitions

Moldova.

On behalf of A.O. "International Police Association

Section Republic of Moldova" 11 people participated:

7 persons at 21 km;

3 people at 10 km individually;

1 person in the 3 person team 10 km relay.

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, 2025, the members of the

Village of Buciumul, in

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IPA MOLDOVA IN ACTION: RECENTINTRODUCTION FROM

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MAEVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

The following results were obtained after the marathon:

The “Eagle” team, in which a member of the “Fulger” BPDS Bureau took part, ranked third in the 10 km

relay event;

in the 10 km individual race - Gheorghe Buzulan, member of the BPDS "Fulger" Bureau, placed second;

21 km were attended by members of the BPDS Fulger, SPPS and IPA Balti Offices. 2 members of the IPA

National Executive Committee – Republic of Moldova Section also participated in this event.

At the end of the sporting event, the marathon participants had a meeting with the leadership of the IPA

– Republica Section, where they shared the same feelings and pleasant moments during the marathon.

Congratulations to all the marathon participants, including the "Vulturii" team, who ranked third.

#SHEisIPA Seminar Gimborn

From April 13-17 2025, the team of the Board of Directors of

the Association

members

Section Republic of Moldova" (IPA), participated in the

international

Germany.

The team from our country had the opportunity

to connect with leaders from 24 countries, to

bring home good practices and new ideas to

promote gender equality and strengthen female

leadership in AFP, IPA, MAI and Police of the

Republic of Moldova.

Our ladies returned with a medal from the

#SHEisIPA Project Team Professional Commission

International Police Association, as a sign of

appreciation of the team and the efforts in

promoting female leadership in AFP and IPA

Moldova. This international appreciation

motivates to continue with even more

determination and passion.

We appreciate the partnership made between AFP and IPA - Moldova Republic Sect

looking forward to new projects, as well as impactful joint activities.

IPA Moldova

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of Women in Police (AFP), active

of A. An "International Police Association -

seminar #SHEisIPA, held in Gimborn,

ion and we are

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA GERMANY EXCHANGE VISIT

Global Fr

Baltimore County, USA

On May

proudly welcomed a very special guest as part of our

commitment to inter

Andrew Dove, 28, Shift Supervisor from Baltimore County,

Maryland,

International Police Association (IPA).

This visit was much more than just a professional tour—it

was a

international

bridges across borders, cultures, and police traditions.

Andrew’s visit began at the Directorate of Traffic Safety,

where

provided an in-depth presentation of their work.

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The operational planning for major public events, such as Germany’s largest cycling race held annually

in Frankfurt, particularly captured Andrew’s attention.

The next stop took Andrew into the heart of real-time policing: the Operations and Situation Center. Here,

under the guidance of Police Operations Leader Mr. Schmidl, Andrew experienced the impressive

coordination and technology that drive large-scale police responses. The seamless integration of

communication, strategy, and field deployment was a powerful reflection of German policing in action.

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iendship in Action: IPA Exchange Visit from

1st, 2025, the Frankfurt Police Headquarters

national exchange and friendship:

and a long-standing member of the

vivid example of the power and value of our

IPA network, which continues to build

Director Mr. Heberer and his dedicated team

was

the

PNP

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IPA GERMANY EXCHANGE VISIT

The day offered not only professional exchange but also

powerful symbolic moments: a high-ranking

representative of the U.S. Consulate welcomed Andrew

personally, acknowledging the value of cross-cultural

police cooperation. A commemorative coin presented

to Andrew marked the occasion, serving as a symbol of

appreciation and the strong transatlantic friendship

shared between our two countries—and between IPA

members everywhere.

Later, at Police Station 1, a spontaneous conversation

with a colleague of American heritage highlighted once

again the personal connections that make IPA unique.

That sense of camaraderie deepened when Andrew

joined officers during an ongoing operation, witnessing

and supporting real-time policing that led to several

arrests related to drug trafficking. It was a moment of

shared purpose that transcended national borders.

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During a deployment at a public demonstration, he witnessed firsthand the principles of de-escalation

and community policing that characterize the work of German police forces.

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Europe’s busiest international hubs. Thanks to IPA member Bernd Hellmann, Andrew was received

warmly by Commander Johannes Ament and Public Relations Officer Carsten Ziebler of Inspection V. A

behind-the-scenes airfield tour revealed fascinating insights into aviation security and operations.

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Andrew also shared his experiences during

an interview with the Frankfurter Neue

Presse, emphasizing the tremendous value

of international cooperation, not only for

expanding knowledge but for reinforcing

the human side of policing.

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IPA GERMANY EXCHANGE VISIT

Deputy Commander Gregor Engbers of Inspection III,

together with colleague Nikolas Reuter, led Andrew

through the terminals and explained the day-to-day

challenges of airport security. In a heartfelt gesture that

captured the spirit of IPA friendship, Gregor—a proud IPA

member for over 30 years—presented Christian Heckens

with a rare FBI coin as a personal token of international

solidarity and lifelong connection.

This visit was far more than a schedule of appointments.

It was a living example of what the IPA stands for: "Servo

per Amikeco"—Service through Friendship. The exchange

of knowledge and experience is essential, but it is the

genuine human connection, the shared understanding,

and the mutual respect among police officers across

borders that define the heart of our global IPA family.

We extend our sincere thanks to all our colleagues who

helped bring this exchange to life with such energy,

generosity, and professionalism.

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The friendships formed during this visit will last far

beyond the days spent together—and that is the true

strength of the IPA.

IPA GERMANY

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IPA SPAIN TRADER SHOW 2025

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IPA Barcelona inform you that the reunion of the “25th Barcelona

International Trader Show”, will celebrate on 29 November 2025 in

Barcelona city.

For more information email zunigabcn@gmail.com or visit our website.

CLICK HERE

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IPA NETHERLANDS LOWLANDS

TRAINING EDITION 2025

IPA Limburg-Noord (Netherlands) and IPA Provincie

Antwerpen (Belgium) have had a close cooperation for

several years now.

On Friday 2 and Saturday 3 May 2025, the fourth edition of

the Low Lands Training Edition event took place. After last

year's third edition of this event took place in Sevenum, it

was this time to go to Belgium. The event's primary target

group are Dutch and Belgian IPA members. Through a

two-day training course, the organisers want to give IPA

members from both countries a behind-the-scenes look

at each other's tactics. However, after announcing the

event, it soon became clear that there was also a lot of

interest from other countries.

On Friday, participants gathered under beautiful weather

conditions at the Civil Protection barracks in Brasschaat,

near the city of Antwerp. With 37 participants from police

and customs services from Belgium, the Netherlands,

Germany, Spain and Ireland, a varied programme

consisting of workshops began.

Thus, participants did engage in learning physical

techniques, such as opening doors (without totally

destroying them) under the guidance of instructor Julius

and Richard. They also trained in tactical first aid.

Instructors Ellen and Wouter taught participants the

basics in tactical first aid such as tourniquets and the

care of gunshot and stab wounds.

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This first day ended with snacks and drinks. Indeed, the

social aspect is at least as important at the IPA as the

educational part. During this get-together, stories and

experiences were exchanged and valuable contacts

were made for the future. It is great to see how a group

of people manage to become friends within just one

day.

On Saturday, the programme included simulations. For

instance, the participants had to perform a vehicle

check in which a weapon was suddenly involved.

Together with dog handler Sam and K9 Trix, the

suspect was apprehended. After this, the participants

had to search for concealed spaces. For this, the

Belgian Federal Police, led by Andy, had brought some

fully prepared luxury cars with hidden spaces. Despite

the fact that a lot of (international) knowledge and

experience was present, this turned out to be anything

but an easy job. In fact, the spaces in these vehicles

were very difficult to find.

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IPA NETHERLANDS LOWLANDS

TRAINING EDITION 2025

The other group was instructed to enter a building by

using special tactics. After opening the door, they

suddenly found a victim with gunshot wounds who

needed acute treatment. It was therefore necessary to

switch mindset immediately and act decisively. As the

groups were mixed and thus consisted of IPA members

from different countries, this was an extra challenge.

A wonderful two-day event concluded Saturday around

noon. Organisers Sander and Stijn and volunteers Aron,

Vanessa and Naomi thanked all participants for their

participation but especially for the instructive and

enjoyable time.

IPA Netherlands

INTERNATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITION

Attention all IPA members! The deadline for submissions to

this year’s IPA Photo Competition is fast approaching—be

sure to submit your entries by 31st July 2025. Don’t miss the

chance to showcase your talent and compete for some

amazing prizes!

This competition is open to all members of the International

Police Association. Each participant can submit up to 5

photographs per category, providing ample opportunity to

share your creativity and perspective.

Award Categories

1.Open Category: Any photographic subject or topic.

2.Subject Category: Police at work.

Prizes

Overall Winner: €400, Category Winners:1st Place: €300, 2nd

Place: €200, 3rd Place: €100, Merit Awards: Six additional

photographs will receive special recognition.

Submission Details

All entries must be submitted along with the official entry

form via email to: anetasobieraj@ipapolska.pl.

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION JUNE 2025

IPA ROMANIA AND THE HUNGARIAN

POLICE FOOTBALL MATCH

Football remains an extraordinary ambassador in

relations between countries, both to express

friendship, good relationships, fair play and a

healthy lifestyle.

In Romania, almost 70 football competitions are

held annually at regional or national level. IPA

members love this sport and take every

opportunity to practice it.

And because sport is very well combined with any

other solitary activity, at the end of last year the

vice-presidents responsible for sport and

international relations organised a friendly match

with the Budapest Police representative.

This year, it was the turn of our colleagues in Budapest to

visit our beautiful views in Bihor County, only this time, we

had two matches, one between the boys teams and

another between the girls teams. As always, the result is

less important, but certainly, every finding, every contact

with people who share your passions represents unique

memories and quality time.

It is obvious that we can do much more to strengthen

the caste spirit, to make this blue chain stronger around

the world.

We only need to listen a little more carefully to what they

want and expect from us, with a little effort and some

involvement in the exercise of our mandates.

Mihai-Liviu Tărtăreanu, President of IPA ROMANIA

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA SLOVENIA SUPPORTS IPA’S

INTERNATIONAL EARTH DAY

The International Police Association (IPA) once The

again called on its national sections around international

the world to participate in the Plant a Tree symbol of our cooperation and shared values,” they

initiative, launched in celebration of Earth Day. stated.

This year, five clubs from Slovenia responded

to the call: IPA Celje, IPA Štajerska, IPA Postojna,

IPA Ljubljana, and IPA Koroška.

IPA Koroška held a ceremonial planting in the

park of Bukovje Manor, where a lilac (Syringa)

bush was planted. The event was attended by

the Mayor of the Municipality of Dravograd,

Anton Preksavec, Deputy Mayor Robert Plimon,

President of IPA Koroška Iztok Ferk, and

President of the local community Ferdo

Abraham. Representatives of the public

institution Dravit and members of IPA Koroška

were also present.

IPA

species

enhance its appearance, and support biodiversity. In

partnership

and the Municipality of Cirkulane, they planted three

honey-producing linden trees (Tilia), highly favored

by bees for their nectar. The linden is a symbol of

Slovene heritage, with some trees in Slovenia believed

to be up to 700 years old. Traditionally planted on

special occasions, linden trees have long served as

community gathering points and are widely regarded

IPA Celje proudly joined the Plant a Tree – as symbols of peace and friendship—making them a

Green IPA project. In front of the Celje Police fitting

Directorate, they planted a “tree of friendship” linden

together with colleagues from IPA Skopje, IPA headquarters of the Maribor Police Station for Police

Strumica, IPA Kumanovo, and IPA Region Shtip, Dog

in cooperation with the Municipality of Celje service dogs.

and the Celje Police Directorate.

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tree symbolizes connection, sustainability, and

cooperation. “Let this tree grow as a

Štajerska was guided by the desire to plant

that would benefit the local environment,

with the Beekeeping Society Cirkulane

choice for police station surroundings. One

was planted next to the kennels at the

and Horse Handlers, providing shade for the

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA SLOVENIA SUPPORTS IPA’S

INTERNATIONAL EARTH DAY

With

between the clubs and strengthening our motto “Servo

per

members

invitation from IPA Postojna to plant a tree together as

part of the project. Members of IPA Postojna planted a

walnut tree and a black mulberry, while together with

IPA Club Ljubljana, they planted a white mulberry and

a pear tree.

Attending the planting were IPA Club Štajerska

President Miran Šadl, Vice President of the

Beekeeping Society and IPA member Stanko

Vidovič, board member Anita Kovačič, and the

head of the police station, Peter Majcenovič,

along with two officers. Two additional linden

trees were planted in front of police stations in

Gorišnica and Ormož. Participating in both

events were IPA Club Štajerska board member

Mitja Tramšek, Stanko Vidovič, and Anita

Kovačič. In Ormož, they were joined by

Assistant Chief Aleš Plohl, and in Gorišnica by

Assistant Chief Borut Toplak. According to

Darka Jurgec, president of the beekeeping

society, the linden trees will provide a natural

habitat for bees and other wild pollinators. As

one of the most nectar-rich plants, linden trees

are highly valuable to bees. These plantings

will help protect pollinators while also

beautifying the environment—an initiative

Anita Kovačič

warmly welcomed by the police officers

IPA Slovenia

involved.

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the aim of expanding forms of cooperation

Amikeco” – “Service Through Friendship” – the

of IPA Ljubljana gladly accepted the

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

JOIN THE GREEN IPA PROJECT: BEACH

CLEAN-UP EVENT THIS MONTH

What to Bring:

Gloves

Reusable water bottle

Comfortable shoes & sunscreen

A positive attitude!

After the clean-up, we encourage IPA Branches to host a small social gathering—a great way to relax,

connect, and celebrate your efforts outdoors.

Please share your photos, videos, and feedback (via WeTransfer) with us at chair-scc@ieb-ipa.org by

30 June 2025.

Christos Parginos

Chairperson Socio-Cultural Commission

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On behalf of the Socio-Cultural

Commission and the GREEN IPA

PROJECT, we’re excited to invite you

to take part in our upcoming Beach

Clean-Up IPA Event, taking place

between 1–15 June 2025.

Let’s unite to give back to nature and

help preserve our beautiful

coastlines. Every year, beaches are

polluted with harmful waste—plastic

bottles, bags, straws, fishing gear,

cigarette butts, surgical masks, and

more—posing a serious threat to our

environment.

Now’s the time to make a difference.

Your involvement can have a lasting

impact!

In celebration of World Environment

Day on 5 June, we encourage all IPA

members to take action and support

environmental protection in their

local communities.

Branches are welcome to organise

local clean-up meetups and invite

members to participate. Let’s show

the power of our IPA network through

meaningful action!

Get involved, take part, and help us

protect our planet.

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA POLAND TRAVELER PROJECT

SECOND EDITION

The suitcases and flags travelled through countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Miskolc Thermal

Baths (Hungary), Austria, Croatia, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ireland, Hungary (Lake Balaton), the

Netherlands, Germany, France, Turkey, and Greece. Then they left the old continent and reached Jordan,

Cyprus, Egypt, Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Australia, Bali, Madagascar, and Zanzibar. In total, in

2023 alone, they covered 105,825 kilometers – one way.

At that point, the world – and the project – paused to take a deep breath. As the Chinese proverb goes, "A

journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." We waited for a response in 2024. The flags again

spread out across nearly all Silesian IPA Regions and set off on new adventures with the suitcases.

At first, we aimed merely to match the success of the previous year. However, it turned out that our travel

gadget climbed mountain peaks, dived into seas, crossed deserts, and plunged into the depths of caves.

The adventure was simply meant to continue. And in the end, after summarising the 2024 season, the

outcome exceeded all expectations.

In total, the three “Traveler” suitcases and flags visited

sometimes multiple times – including: France, Zanzibar, Austria, Czech Republic, Taiwan, Australia, Italy,

Germany, USA, Slovakia, Portugal, Poland, England, the Netherlands, China, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Albania,

Egypt, Serbia, Greece, Montenegro, Sweden, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Thailand, Cyprus, South

Korea, Malta, and Mexico. The most unbelievable place our flag waved? The demilitarized zone between

South and North Korea – on the “right side,” of course. In total, an estimated 200,022 kilometres were

travelled (one-way), and since everything returned,

circumference of the Earth!

We're still negotiating to send our flag on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS), which is only

408 km from Earth – but whether that will happen remains to be seen.

See you on the trail with IPA Silesia and the “Travelers”! Details of individual journeys can be found on our

Facebook profile.

IPA Poland

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The “Traveler” project was an experiment in

2023 – and some even claimed it was a joke

that would fail. Initially, three suitcases with the

IPA Silesia logo were individually ordered, with

the intention of lending them out for IPA Silesia

events. After showcasing the gadget,

suggestions emerged to expand the “Traveler”

bags with IPA flags to complement the project.

As a result, 20 square flags matching the logo

and idea were produced.

The first edition in 2023 turned out to be a

surprising success for both organisers and

originators.

four continents and dozens of countries –

the total distance is almost 10 times the

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTHUR TROOP

SCHOLARSHIP

Editorial by Nic Bannan - IPA Australia

My scholarship journey started in early 2023 when I

applied for the award. I have always had an

interest in innovative technologies and how we

can integrate them into policing. In December

2023 when I was casually reading the December

issue of the IPA Police Down under magazine at

Belconnen Police Station in the ACT, while heating

up my dinner, with excitement I read on page 15 I

was one of the two successful Australian

applicants for the Arthur Troop Scholarship 2024.

Within a week I had confirmed that I had been

awarded and my next task was organising what

would be one of the most memorable adventures

of my life thus far. I was fortunate to have a study

topic and course already decided. My scholarship

application identified a clear topic of interest

being the use of drones in policing, fortunately for

me IBZ Gimborn holds a seminar on that very

topic. My next task was fitting as many IPA

opportunities as possible into a three-week trek

through northern Germany. I eventually decided

on an itinerary of Berlin, Hamburg, Dusseldorf,

Gimborn (course), Koblenz and Frankfurt.

BERLIN

My time in Berlin started late in the evening of the

rd,

23 having travelled for the 30 hours previous I

was ready for some deserved sleep (not in an

airplane chair). The following day I literally ‘hit the

ground running.’ I booked a walking tour of Berlin

in an attempt to see as much as I could of the city

in the short time I had. Breakfast that morning

would ignite a love affair with the German

Backerei, something my belt line would not be

pleased with by the end of the trip. As a history

buff the energy and constant state of change in

Berlin always interest me, to see the city and be

there was something I had wanted for a long time.

I was fortunate to visit sites such as: Checkpoint

Charlie, the remnants of the wall at the

Topography of Terror, the holocaust memorial and

the beautiful buildings that populate museum

island.

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In the afternoon I booked a tour of the BMW

Motorrad Factory, where all BMW motorbikes are

born. Being an avid bike rider and a BMW rider, I

felt this was a pilgrimage when visiting Berlin. The

factory was excellent, an amazing experience

seeing the finest in German engineering, no Police

motorbikes but still a worthwhile experience. I

spent the evening finding a traditional German

restaurant to meet my craving for a pork knuckle

and sauerkraut.

On 25 September I organised for the first of many

connections with our German IPA friends. Manuel

from the 2 Technical Unit of the Berlin Police

picked me up for a day with the Berlin Riot Squad,

as a public order officer in Canberra I was keen to

see how our German friends operated. On arrival

at their Headquarters, which is in a 1930’s Luftwaffe

barracks, I was fortunate to meet with the

battalion’s leadership and see their beautiful

historic headquarters. The battalions’ offices were

like something out of a movie, intentionally hidden

deep in the forest, buildings still covered in now

historically protected camouflage paint.

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTHUR TROOP

SCHOLARSHIP

At the Battalion I was fortunate to meet with the Air

Team and inspect some of their drones and their

counter drone equipment. It was great to speak

with their members about the benefits and

challenges our agencies face, even on the other

side of the world, like most elements of the

policing vocation they are the same. I then met

with members of the 2 Technical Unit who took

me on a detailed tour of the equipment the unit

deploys, such as their Water Canon, Barricade

Busters, Armoured Rescue, and the trusty

Mercedes Sprinter Riot Response Vehicles. The

Water Connon was especially impressive and the

tactics it operates with were of value.

After some lunch with the unit’s members, some

discussions on tactics and the mandatory patch

swapping it was time for me to go. Manuel and the

Riot Battalion were welcoming and gave me an

insight into how a well-established and

experienced Riot Squad operates in the current

protest climate; the insights I can bring home will

be of value to our team in Canberra as it develops.

On 26 September, it was time for me to pack up

and say goodbye to Berlin. I spent the morning

revisiting some sites I missed, I wanted to see the

Reichstag and revisit some of the locations I did

not get to see in detail on the walking tour, such as

the Government quarter and Checkpoint Charlie.

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After lunch I bid goodbye to Berlin and took the

fast train to Hamburg.

HAMBURG

On arriving in Hamburg, I was meet at the

Hauptbahnhof by Jorn and Sibil from IPA Hamburg.

After a meet and greet Sibel and Tyron took me on

a ride along around their patrol area which covers

the central area of Hamburg and the train

stations, I saw firsth and the issues with drugs,

alcohol and crime, like any major city, community

policing is at its core the same and it brings a

sense of comfort and solace to see the same

challenges faced at home. Later that evening I

met with fellow IPA members for dinner. Jorn

organised a traditional German dinner with meat

and beer and some great company in the form of

the Hamburg IPA chapter. The dinner was filled

with stories from work, the differences in our

agencies and our IPA experiences abroad.

On 27 September, Jorn met me early on the day to

see the Bundapolizei Bomb Disposal Unit at

Hamburg International Airport. The IPA Team in

Hamburg arranged for me to spend the morning

with the unit, like the Riot Squad in Berlin.

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTHUR TROOP

SCHOLARSHIP

I was particularly looking forward to this

experience as a Bomb Technician in Canberra. To

my enjoyment walking into the Bomb Squads

hunger was like walking into our officers at home,

it was a warm and inviting place full of robots,

training equipment and memorabilia. Christian,

Kay, and Paul showed me their equipment and as

a recruit course was also running, I was given a

tour of their equipment by one of the new recruits

under the close observation of the team. It was

humbling to see the same bonds and dedication

to the specialisation across nations and

jurisdictions. After a couple of coffees, some patch

swapping, and the presentation of a plaque Jorn

and I left the airport for a walking tour of the city.

The remainder of the day Jorn showed me the

sights of Hamburg; the impressive port where we

had lunch and spoke with some retired bankers,

the remaining air raid tower from WW2 and some

of the police divisions such as the famous

Davidache in the night district. Later that afternoon

I met with Sibel for her team’s socialising day

where I spent the afternoon with some of

Hamburg’s finest. On 28 September I left Hamburg

for Dusseldorf, like Berlin the visit was too short, but

I met some great new friends, I saw lots of historic/

epic city sites, next stop was Dusseldorf.

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I had nothing organised in Dusseldorf, so I

undertook a relaxing walk around the city looking

at cites and enjoying more fine baked goods,

meats, and beers. The following morning, I

explored the Rhine streets and shops before being

picked up by the IPA driver for my trip to Gimborn. I

met with the driver at the train station for a short

drive to Gimborn. On arrival it was late and dark

but fortunately my room was easy to find and so

was the Turmbar where I met with some of my

Gimborn colleagues from both my seminar and

the other courses running. I was still in awe of the

12 century castle I was staying in and the social

bar area complete with medieval shields, banners,

and armour for knights.

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTHUR TROOP

SCHOLARSHIP

On 30 September, the seminar started with the

traditional meet and greets and then straight into

presentations. The course was made up of existing

or aspiring drone operators from the United States,

Germany, Ireland, Belgium, and Pakistan. Our

seminar lecturers John, David and Tim are all from

law enforcement in the United States, except David

who was a Firefighter, and he was reminded of

that daily.

The seminar covered a range of topics such as:

drones in police work, crowd management,

counter UAS, mapping basics, fundamentals of

flying, UAV training, NIST, indoor tactical flying and

the use of thermals.

Along with the seminar sessions we were

introduced to arrange practical drone flying skills

such as flying with VR headsets, flying inside

buildings, search sweeps and the National Institute

of Standards and Technology (NIST) method for

skill testing. We were fortunate to have guest

speakers from the Belgium Federal Police Drone

Unit in Genk. Bart and his team have developed an

excellent response capability using drones for

intelligence and surveillance, especially in

response to crowd control and port protection.

Along with tactics and deployment options we

enjoyed a range of demonstrations and examples

of effective use of the technology.

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Along with our guest speakers our course

managers John and Tim provided expert advice

and presentations based on their countless years

of experience running drone programs in their

home jurisdictions in Florida and California. John

and Tim brought extensive value to their

presentations having been responsible for the

development of their police agencies drone

programs. They presented on the use of drones

order, public events and a 24 month study John

conducted of drones being used to detect

gravesites using infrared and ultraviolet cameras

with impressive results.

A large component of the seminar was focused on

the NIST method for testing standards. David took

us through a range of programs NIST has

undertaken with a focus on drone methods and

testing. I found it immensely valuable as the NIST

method and material can be adapted to a range

of policing specialisations and tasks. I was

particularly interested in the NIST methods as a

Bomb Technician, the organization offers a range

of training programs and material to provide

standardized testing regimes. The NIST material

will provide a solid foundation for understanding

testing regimes for skillsets such as drones and

bomb response robots.

Along with five days of drone flying and

presentations, the seminar undertook a trip to

Cologne. I was keen to try the Kosh beers in

Cologne and fortunately there was a brewery

close by to where we were dropped off. Cologne

was a beautiful city and provided an excellent

opportunity to purchase some gifts for my wife

and son while seeing the sites.

The seminar was a valuable undertaking and a

great use of the Arthur Troop scholarship; not just

for the benefits of attending the course, learning

more about the fundamentals of drone use in

policing. I also valued the opportunity to visit

Gimborn and network with fellow IPA members

from around.

IPA Newsletter June 2025 — Page 54

INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTHUR TROOP

SCHOLARSHIP

The seminar and networking I experienced has

provided valuable tools to progress my

understanding of drones, their use in my agency

and how they can be best used to support police

operations.

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KOBLENZ

After the seminar and a momentous week at

Gimborn my next stop was Koblenz. On 4 October I

arrived in Koblenz, and it was a beautiful night, so I

took advantage of the weather and went for a

walk around the new part of the city. The following

morning, I was picked up at my accommodation

by Ruidiger from IPA Koblenz. Our first stop for the

day was the Police Operations Centre in the

Rhineland- Palatinate Police Headquarters. As I

currently work in Police Operations, I was

interested in how our German colleagues manage

their workloads and dispatch patrols. It was

interesting to see the systems in place and how

resources were managed, I was also granted

permission to get a photo at the operations

managers desk and run the district for about 5

seconds. Later, I was invited to inspect the stations

patrol vehicles. Koblenz was the first location in

Germany I had attended that utilised Audi station

wagons as patrol vehicles, while not downplaying

my Kia Sorento the Audi was an excellent looking

patrol vehicle, the incorporation of the weapons

and protection in the rear of the vehicle was

impressive and practical.

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTHUR TROOP

SCHOLARSHIP

After the Police visit Ruidiger took me on a tour of

City, Koblenz is a beautiful city with a rich history.

We visited the old city and had lunch at a small

pub next to the Mosal River. We visited the Kaiser-

Wilhelm Monument where the Mosal and the Rhine

rivers meet. It’s a fantastic monument to empire,

something we simply don’t build anymore,

interesting the allied soldiers shot the top off the

monument, and it was rebuilt later after the war,

everywhere you look there is a scratch or bruise

rom a time long ago weather American, French,

Roman, it is a city with a rich history. After a brief

trip in the cable car, we arrived at the

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress sitting atop the Mosal

valley. The gigantic fortress was built by the

Prussians between 1817 and 1828.

On 6 October Ruidiger picked me up from my

accommodation to go meet with Claudia, another

IPA member in Koblenz. Claudia offered to take me

on a tour of the roman stone mine before going to

the Rhineland-Palatinate Police Aerial Unit. The

mine was amazing, a rich history of the

construction and mining methods of ancient

Rome. On arrival at Koblenz-Winningen Airport I

was met with the noise of two police helicopters

taking off in a southernly direction, I later found out

the helicopters were leaving on a training mission

near Munich.

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We meet with Thomas one of the chief pilots and a

Polizeihaupt Kommissar. Thomas showed us the

existing Airbus helicopters and the newmodel they

had recently received. We discussed the

usefulness and benefits of the airwing and some

of the challenges airwings face with the

introduction of drones. As my agency does not

have a traditional airwing it was insightful to hear

about the types of incidents the helicopter

responds to and their abilities.

Soon it was time to leave Koblenz and go to my

final destination Frankfurt. Koblenz was a lovely

city, and I made some great friends in Ruidiger

and Claudia.

FRANKFURT

On 6 October I took my final Deutsche Bahn train

ride to Frankfurt. When I arrived in Frankfurt, I knew

instantly it was a bigger and busier city, the train

station and the mood of the place was more fast

paced then Koblenz and Hamburg, even Berlin. I

had nothing planned on the 7 of October; it was

an opportunity to explore the city. My

accommodation was near Romer, the city’s 14

century city hall, I enjoyed breakfast and a coffee

walking around the old part of the city.

IPA Newsletter June 2025 — Page 56

INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTHUR TROOP

SCHOLARSHIP

After a stroll down the Rhine, I decided to attend

the Kreminal Police Museum, on arrival I found out

it was only open to School and police groups by

appointment; but the museum was near the

Deutsche Bundesbank Museum (Germany’s

Central Bank), as a former banker I could not pass

up the opportunity to see some currency and

bullion. In the afternoon while exploring the city I

stumbled into an Asian food market and then

another museum about life for children under the

nazi’s, it was yet another example which was

present throughout my trip of the changes and

adaptability of the German people, their

acceptance of the past and how they move

forward as united people.

On 8 October I packed my bag for the last time in

Germany and left my accommodation knowing I

was now in the end zone and mentally preparing

for yet another long trip. I had planned to meet

with Julien and Dirk, IPA Frankfurt members at the

4 Polizeirevier, the hardest Police station in

Frankfurt. Kirk, a Polizeihaupt Kommissar at the

station met me outside with Julian who works at

another station on the outskirts. Julian made a

special trip into the city to come and meet me,

which was great. Kirk organised for one of his units

to take me on a ride along and show me the sites

of the dark part of town.

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After a brief introduction and trying on the active

shooter kits we went for a tour of the hard streets

of Frankfurt, inspecting some hotels and a drop-in

center for drug users. Germany has an advanced

version of the drug decimalisation laws we have in

Canberra; it was insightful to see how the laws had

changed the culture and makeup of the inner city.

While we were walking the beat Julian intercepted

a female with a rifle butt in her handbag, not a

normal item to have in central Frankfurt. We

toured the area and tried to find some jobs to tag

onto. We only had one job which was a hire car

collision. The team showed me how they complete

the entire investigation using a dedicated phone

app on their issued mobile phones. After a quick

tour to the top of the Deutsche Bahn Tower to see

the city views, we found out the riot squad were

undertaking a ‘control operation’ near the train

station. On arrival at the control order, I saw about

twenty police with the same number of

pedestrians lined up against a wall in varied

stages of being searched. While German laws

collectively reduce police powers to search, the

control order allows police to stop groups of

people for the purpose of conducting checks and

searches, but only in specific areas of high crime

like central Frankfurt.

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTHUR TROOP

SCHOLARSHIP

After some more coins, shield and patch swaps it

was time to head to the airport. Julian was kind

enough to give me a final ride on the autobahn

before heading home. Two days later I arrived

home with plenty of patches, new friends and

found memories of my German adventure.

I would like to thank the IPA for entrusting me with

the scholarship and all the IPA members who took

time out of their busy lives to show me their work,

their cities and in many cases meet their friends

and family.

The scholarship and travel were a fantastic

experience, one I will cherish forever. I would

encourage anyone who has not applied for the

scholarship to think creatively, find something you

want to achieve to better yourself and the IPA, then

simply apply and keep applying. The networks,

friends, and memories I gained from this

experience will last a lifetime. We have a unique

and special connection in our professional

vocations, our blue family does not stop at

borders. The IPA links those bonds across

jurisdictions, countries, and oceans.

Nicholas Bannan

IPA Australia

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ARTHUR TROOP SCHOLARSHIP:

APPLICATIONS OPEN YEAR-

ROUND

The Arthur Troop Scholarship, one of the IPA’s

most prestigious educational opportunities, is

open for applications throughout the year. This

scholarship supports IPA members in pursuing

professional development through

international training and education.

Applications are reviewed annually after 31st

March, with successful candidates awarded

scholarships for courses taking place in the

following year. We encourage all interested

members to register their interest early and

begin preparing their application in good time.

Many recipients choose to attend seminars at

IBZ Gimborn, renowned for its wide range of

policing and international affairs topics. You

can see examples of these courses on page 61

or explore the full calendar online.

However, you are not limited to Gimborn. The

Arthur Troop Scholarship also supports

courses from any reputable training provider

of your choice, giving you the flexibility to

pursue education tailored to your specific

interests and career goals.

Whether you're looking to enhance your skills,

gain international insights, or connect with IPA

colleagues worldwide, the Arthur Troop

Scholarship is a valuable pathway to personal

and professional growth.

For full details and to apply, visit the IPA

international website or contact your National

Section.

Act early—invest in your future with the

support of the Arthur Troop Scholarship!

IPA Newsletter June 2025 — Page 58

INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA SLOVENIA ROAD RUNNING

CHAMPIONSHIP

Organised by the IPA Section Slovenia, the National

IPA Road Running Championship was once again

held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Bukovci

Sports Park. The competition took place as part of

the 9th Markovci Mini Marathon “Markoton 2025.”

The national championship included races at 5.5

km and 10 km distances. A total of 12 IPA members

(men and women) participated in the

championship, which featured five women's and

five men's age categories at both distances.

Results:

Women – 5.5 km:

1st place (30–39 age group): Petra Nudl – IPA

Štajerska

2nd place (30–39 age group): Anita Kovačič –

IPA Štajerska

Men – 10 km:

1st place (40–49 age group): Andrej Debelak – IPA Celje

2nd place (40–49 age group): Matej Kraner – IPA Celje

1st place (60+ age group): Mihael Burilov – IPA Ljubljana

Well-deserved IPA medals were presented to the participants of the national championship by the

president of IPA Štajerska, Miran Šadl.

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Women – 10 km:

1st place (30–39 age group): Leja Žido – IPA

Štajerska

1st place (40–49 age group): Petra Podlesnik –

IPA Štajerska

1st place (60+ age group): Zlatka Tičar – IPA

Ljubljana

Men – 5.5 km:

1st place (30–39 age group): Darko Hercog – IPA

Štajerska

1st place (40–49 age group): Boštjan Ozmec –

IPA Štajerska

1st place (50–59 age group): Karl Petelinšek –

IPA Štajerska

2nd place (50–59 age group): Dušan Bartelj –

IPA Ljubljana

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

IPA SLOVENIA ROAD RUNNING

CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to all for their outstanding achievements,

especially

secured excellent 3rd places in the overall rankings for the

5.5 km and 10 km races.

We extend our thanks to all IPA runners who braved the

rain and participated in the national championship.

IPA Slovenia

CHILDREN’S DRAWING COMPETITION

Calling all young artists! The 5th IPA Children’s Drawing

Competition is open to children and grandchildren of IPA

members aged 6–12 (born between 1 Jan 2013 and 31

Dec 2019).

Themes:

Police Cars

Animals

Environment

Each child may submit up to 2 A4-sized drawings using

pencil, paint, pastels, or ink. Please include a completed

entry form with full name, age, parent’s email,

phone number.

Deadline: Saturday, 16 August 2025

Submit entries to:

artsandcultureprojectteam@gmail.com

Prizes: 4 winners per category + 1 overall winner!

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Boštjan Ozmec and Andrej Debelak, who

and

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

UPCOMING EVENTS

International World Football IPA France European

Tournament Practical Shooting

Championship

11-12 June 2025

4-8 June 2025

IPA Greece 30th IPA Romania Beach Soccer

Mediterranean IPA Sections Tournament

Conference

20-23 June 2025 21-26 June 2025

Here are some of the events taking place throughout the IPA over the next couple of months. Visit

our international website for a full list of our upcoming events:

ipa-international.org/Events

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JUNE 2025

IPA Italy IPA European Bikers

Reunion

20-22 June 2025

IPA Austria - Hiking Week

Nassfeld June 2025

22-29 June 2025

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION JUNE 2025

GIMBORN SEMINARS

IBZ Castle Gimborn also referred to as the flagship of our association offers professional seminars,

conferences and meetings and plays a vital role in fostering professional exchange among law

enforcement officers. These seminars help to build personal networks that are the cornerstone of

successful international crime-fighting.

Find the link to the seminar programme and book today!

CLICK HERE

UPCOMING SEMINARS

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MARKETING

IPA IRELAND POLICE RUGBY

Social Media Campaign

Dear IPA Friends Worldwide,

We invite you to submit photographs for use in our official IPA channels (social media, website,

newsletters, etc.) to support our monthly marketing themes in 2025. Please send your images to

marketing@ieb-ipa.org.

June:Youth Engagement Programmes

Emphasise activities where police positively interact

workshops, safety talks in schools, sports events, or mentorship programmes.

If you have any police-related topics you'd like to see featured on our social media channels, or if

there’s any other type of content you’d like us to share more often, we’d love to hear from you at

iac@ieb-ipa.org.

Please ensure you have the rights and permissions to any photos submitted.

support and cooperation. Your contributions will help present a strong, unified image of the IPA around

the world.

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