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Dear Reader

Dear Reader

Welcome to this special edition of Police World , which highlights the many and varied professional opportunities open to members of the International Police Association (IPA), Section UK. I currently hold the professional portfolio, and want to develop as many opportunities as possible for our members.

S ervice Through Friendship is our motto; which translates to professional networking in the 21st century. We have unparalleled access to a multitude of speakers, lecturers, specialists and instructors in a huge variety of subject areas. Our network of contacts is global and based on the friendship that the IPA represents. This edition highlights some of the many opportunities available to members; events in the UK and abroad, the Gimborn seminar and conference venue in Germany, training weeks across the world, opportunities for members young and old, exchange programmes and professional placements. We are increasing our professional opportunities every year, and developing unique seminars that meet the needs of the modern Police Service, often providing CPD in areas that some forces struggle to obtain. The costs to Police Forces are negligible and members can attend most events for free, or at a minimal cost. Chief Officers are realising the many and varied opportunities the IPA can deliver in support of their training and development programmes, without denting their over stretched budgets. As we build relationships with external companies and agencies, we are regularly offered free or reduced rate places at exclusive training days and seminars. Our members can take advantage of these and many other offers open to them.

The future is bright, and as our membership increases we plan to provide even more opportunities to our members. Some of our planned seminars, training programmes and events will cover these areas over the next year or two; • Counter Terrorism

• County Lines, Gangs & Organised Crime Groups • Forced marriage, FGM and modern-day slavery • Economic Crime • Cyber Crime • Project Management • Safeguarding, Human Trafficking and Prostitution • Football/event policing • Roads Policing • Resilience Planning/Disaster Management

• Tactical First Aid • Defensive Tactics • Firearms Tactics • Communications

• Complimentary Policing • Neighbourhood Policing

Seminars and inputs are gradually being delivered to more and more Police Forces at the request of Chief Officers and Senior Leadership Teams across the UK. If you can supply a venue, we can supply the speakers, logistics and advertising. Whether you are reading this edition as a prospective member or a current member of the IPA, I implore you to keep up to date on the many opportunities available within the UK and beyond. There are regular financial incentives to attend such events, covering course fees and / or supporting travel costs. I hope to see you at a seminar or event in the near future.

Yours in friendship, Martin Turner Vice President (Professional), National Executive Committee, IPA Section UK

POLICE WORLD Professional Development Supplement

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