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Keeping you informed

Karen presenting

of Women, which takes place in March 26. This includes SHEisIPA , UNiTE and HeForShe . Section UK has been involved in some of this work, notably in the area of online abuse where Detective Inspector Emma Portfleet leads of this for Essex Police. This is a really exciting time for the IPA and the above-mentioned projects in terms of visibility and contribution in this arena. This very much ties in with the separate request for funding to hold a second SHEisIPA event next year in conjunction with the UNITE Project and the Education Project. That would present wonderful opportunity to invite some of those connected with this event, particularly those NGO’s associated with security and policing in the region, to raise visibility for the IPA and work being done in this particular space. Additionally, this was a superb opportunity for me to discuss with European colleagues the opportunities of exchanges and associated activities that feature the Section UK plan for 2026. The DECAF funded Association of Women in Police are an example of a team keen to work with Section UK in pursuit of this. It also speaks to the work that will be undertaken in the new year to develop engagement within the network of younger members in Section UK. All in all, this event was a superb opportunity for me across a number of levels, and I felt hugely privileged to have been invited.

POLICE WORLD Vol 71 No.1, 2026

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