Ordinary Membership of Section UK of the International Police Association is open the following:
a) Any serving or retired Police Officer of the Police Services shown in Appendix ‘B’
b) Members of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary
c) Serving members of the Special Constabulary of the Police Services listed in Appendix ‘B’.
d) Any other serving or retired Police Officer of a Police Service whose application is approved by the National Council
e) Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs); Scenes of Crimes Officers (SOCOs) or their equivalent terminology used in any of the Police Services shown in Appendix ‘B’, and Investigating Officers.
The joining fee is just £35 - click here to JOIN NOW by using the secure online application form on the left hand side navigation panel.
The Renewal Fee is £28 and is due on 1 January 2013.
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Key Benefits of joining the IPA
Access to a worldwide network of serving and retired police personnel
Organised social events - local, national, international
Special interest groups
Reasonable priced accommodation (IPA Houses)
Professional development (Gimborn; Study Tours; Professional exchange)
Free or subsidised travel to Gimborn
Retain contact with former colleagues
Police World Magazine
Member's only website
New member pack
10% off Oxford University Press police titles - including Blackstone's Police Manuals
FAQs
What if I used to work for the police service and now want to join?
In the case of any person who resigned voluntarily and who can produce written proof that they previously served in any of the police services shown in Appendix ‘B’ for 5 years or more may apply to be a member.
This rule will apply retrospectively.
I'm interested in joining the International Police Association but there is no Section of the IPA in my country of residence. Can I join the British Section?
The British Section adopts the policy that membership must be taken out in a country closer to your place of residence, eg Nigerian officers must join a Section already established in the African continent. Please check the international website for details of where established Sections exist.
Any further inquiries regarding Foreign Associate Membership of the British Section should be sent to the British Section Admin Centre using the contact form (not the application form). Please do not send any payment until your application has been authorised. We regret, the safe receipt and return of cash cannot be guaranteed.
Can I pay my membership by cheque instead of Direct Debit?
Unfortunately we do not accept cheques as payment and can only approve membership if Direct Debit details are provided.
Following the death of my spouse, am I eligible to carry on their membership?
Extraordinary membership may be granted but you must apply through your branch for endorsement by the National Executive Committee. Please do not use the on-line booking form.
Do IPA mailings have any indentifiable Police markings?
All correspondence from BSAC are sent in a plain franked envelope and Police World magazine is sent under plain cover.
I am permanently moving overseas, can I still be a member?
As long as you are still eligible for membership, you can remain a member of the Section UK. If you wish to become a member of an overseas section, you will need to fulfill their respective membership requirements.
I don't want to pay an annual membership fee, do you offer life membership instead?
We do offer life membership to members who have been with the Association for at least four consecutive years.
Life membership is set at 15 times the current renewal fee and can be paid by cheque.
I work for the Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), am I eligible?
In the case of a current IPA member transferring their employment from the police to the Agency, application for continued membership under Rule 11 can be made. If it's the case that you're not yet an IPA member, unfortunately, your employment with the Agency makes you not eligible for membership.
If you have any queries on membership please contact us.