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1970s

IPA 1970s 1975 marked the Association’s 25th Anniversary, which was celebrated with an international event in London. The opening ceremony received Royal patronage from HRH the Duchess of Kent. Guests enjoyed a week long program, from Sunday 6th April, through to Saturday 12th April, during which 30 different tours and visits were offered.

T he IPA was clearly growing in influence by its Silver Jubilee , as the official program contained messages from: Home Secretary, Roy Jenkins MP; Sir Murray Fox, the Lord Mayor of London; Sir John Hill, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary; Sir Robert Mark, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, and James Page, City of London Commissioner

Our Cathedral Window On 31st July 1977 The Chief Constable of Surrey Constabulary led a service at Guildford Cathedral, to dedicate four stained glass windows. These were all donated to the Cathedral, to memorialise Police service to the county. They depicted: Guildford Borough Police, Surrey Constabulary, Reigate Borough Police, and the IPA.

Bernard Martinez Jubilee Message Bernard Martinez

1965 Chain of Office for Section UK President obtained.

1965 In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List Arthur Troop was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of founding the IPA.

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