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Updates from the NEC

We are fortunate in having a fantastic National Archivists in Phillip and Vivianne Powell who continue to work in this area and I am pleased to share great news. We have recently recovered an incredible amount of original material from the late Kevin Troop which will help fill in the gaps we have in material regarding our founder Arthur Troop. Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Sport (Local, National and International) events have continued to drive recruitment and retention forward. There is still much work to do so we continue to grow the membership. I will be reviewing how SIGs operate and working with several new SIGs which will be announced in 2026. Together with Colin Hutt, Vice President Communications , I will be working to ensure the Archive, Sport and Events are well publicised in Police World and IPA news feeds. I want to celebrate what we are doing and will encourage members to share the great experiences we are having. I am re-introducing competitions to coincide with Police World publication dates where members can send in articles, photographs and audio/audio visual material: this will assist us to add to our existing archive. This is a short introduction and during the next 18 months I will be contacting and visiting whether virtually or in person to complete pieces of work. I need your help to do this and look forward to serving in a Spirit of Friendship. Please feel free to contact me using mobile 07828 261174 or vpculture&social@ipa-uk.co.uk Thank you for reading.’ Update on Learning and development IPA Section UK continues to hold regular webinars covering a range of topics. With 80 people registering for the Op Melrose presentation - an international operation involving several countries and a very complex investigation relating to human trafficking, writes AV/P Lorna Humphrey. ‘We had webinars from members of the Women of Colour in Policing Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire. In the webinars we heard about inspirational career journeys, and we were also joined by international section members. We’ve had sessions with CPD focus- benefits management from the benefits management team at the NPCC. We have received positive feedback on the variety of topics being covered. More exciting webinars to be delivered in 2026. Look out for the updates IPA Facebook posts and the newsletters. In collaboration with Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), IPA UK held monthly meetings with sponsored British Oversea Territories colleagues. With inputs from UK IPA members, discussions on challenges and knowledge sharing took place. This has just concluded with the hope we will recruit more Foreign Associate Members from that project. IPA UK is organising the British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Awards 2026. Senior leaders from UK policing have stepped forward to be part of the assessment panel for the awards. The planning team have released the nominations form which has received some nominations already. With planned communications and a want to engage with BOT closer to celebrate the awards online in April.’ Update from Colin Shead AV/P Learning and Development ‘Since January, we have received ninety-six requests ranging from informal meet-ups and challenge-coin exchanges to arranging visits to the Tower of London, Downing Street, Parliament and specialist policing units. This work is made possible by a dedicated team of more than 100 volunteers — serving and retired officers and staff — who collectively speak over a dozen languages and help ensure every visitor experiences the very best of London and UK policing heritage. Alongside the London Reception work, I have continued to develop our international learning and development programme as one of the UK’s International Learning & Development Exchange Coordinators. We have successfully delivered multi-year exchanges with the Brandenburg State Police University in Germany and are now planning a major exchange in 2026, during which a Danish delegation will visit the UK to observe our counter-terrorism training. With further groups, including visitors from Italy, already confirmed, the London Reception Team remains at the heart of building global friendships, strengthening professional links and promoting the spirit of international cooperation that defines the IPA.’

Colin Hutt - VP Communications

Kieran English - VP Learning and Development

POLICE WORLD Vol 71 No.1, 2026

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