The International Police Association (IPA) is a worldwide membership organisation for serving and retired police officers. Its aims have remained consistent since 1950 - to unite through friendship and professional understanding, any serving and retired police officer, without exception.
The IPA provides social activities at an individual or family level - trips, holidays, sporting events, competitions and exchange visits. The IPA also organises seminars on police related topics. The benefits of individual police participation are many - make new friends, learn about policing in other countries, cultures and professional practice, and receive help with travel and accommodation. For retired police officers, IPA offers another opportunity to stay in touch with former work colleagues. Members of the Special Constabulary are welcome to join and receive the same benefits of membership as serving and retired police officers".