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1980s

IPA 1980s The IPA stained glass window at Guildford Cathedral, along with other Police Memorials at the Cathedral, was re-dedicated in a service held on 18th June 1980. S ummer 2000 marked the last issue of IPA News (British Section), before it moved from a tabloid format, to its current magazine layout. On 5th June 1983, Scotland opened its first IPA House, in Tayside. The Police World article contained an amusing anecdote, that when the ribbon was cut, and the dignitaries went to enter the house, the door was still locked. Going Down Under In 1984, Hugh Hallett, British Section President, and International Secretary General, visited Australia. This was the first visit of a British Section President to Australia. In another first for the IPA, Hugh met Section Australia President Val Doherty, who was the first female Section President in the Association.

July 1980 rededication of Guildford Cathedral window

1980 saw the last edition of IPA News Scottish house opens June 1983

1969 IBZ Gimborn founded in Germany.

1969 International HQ officially opened at Fox Rd on 29th June 1969.

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