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The 2000s The highlight of the 2000 decade was the IPA’s Golden Jubilee, celebrated at 16th World Congress, in Bournemouth in May 2000. D espite being our 50th Anniversary, there was still a full program of IPA business to get through. There was plenty of time between the business, for the 700 delegates and guests to enjoy the friendship aspects of the IPA, with lots of events and excursions. Police World of Autumn 2000 detailed the event in a Golden Jubilee special. Almost half the delegates chose to begin their celebrations in Scotland, with a week of events under the banner of Gathering of the Clans. They then joined their colleagues for a second week of celebrations at the World Congress, in Bournemouth, which was officially opened by HRH Princess Anne. The Princess met Arthur Troop over lunch with Arthur and his wife Marjorie. Then, in a long speech, given without notes, she praised Arthur’s tenacity in setting up the IPA, as well as thanking Police Officers in general for their service and commitment. The Congress week included a Thanksgiving service at Salisbury Cathedral, during which Arthur led a re-dedication of the IPA. A Sad Goodbye The Association’s Golden Jubilee turned out to be Arthur Troop’s last official engagement for the IPA, as we lost him six months later, in December 2000. A memorial service was held at Christ Church in Stamford, with readings from: British Section President, David Reid; International President, Michael Odysseos; and International Secretary General, Alan Carter. Youth Gathering Over two weeks in July 2001, Section UK hosted the International Youth Gathering. Based in the north of England, the Gathering had the theme of ”Friendship through Heritage and Sport,” basing itself at Durham Castle, and the Bobby Charlton School of Soccer, in Manchester. 50 Years of Police World The Summer 2000 issue of Police World looked back on 50 years of the IPA in print, from its beginning in very wobbly type, to the modern looking magazine for a new century. November 2007 marked the end of Andy Read’s nine year tenure as Police World Editor. Andy’s article looked back on the changes he had seen and implemented, during his 45 issues at the helm. The biggest change was the move from black & white to colour. During his tenure Andy was runner up in the British Communications in Business Award, for his work on Police World . Andy’s departure marked a change from a Freelance Editor, to a Communication Manager, employed by the IPA. A post briefly filled by Vivianne Whitney, Lee Hemmings and then Lib Jones, until her retirement in 2016, when Neil Hallam took over as a Freelance Editor.

2000 World Congress Programme Forword by Princess Anne

2000 WC Souvenir Programme

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1987 The International Admin Centre (IAC) was created at Fox Road, as the growing Association needed a permanent staff.

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