The International Police Association (IPA) - an independent organization of professional investigators from different countries

The International Police Association (IPA) - an international organization, which unite the workers and laid-off or retired police officers from different countries.

Initiated the creation of the non-governmental organization was A. Troup, a sergeant from Britain. He's after the Second World War was to correspond with their counterparts from other countries. He wrote to his friends in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway to share their professional experiences and learn about their experiences at work.

The first in January 1950 was founded the British section of the International Police Association. This date is the date the establishment of the IPA. Then the association joined 100 police officers, whose motto was the phrase, "service through friendship". Within a few years, the British section of the IPA has risen to 500 people.

Currently, it is a very large organization , which includes police and civilian police officers from 64 countries , the size of the organization is more than 400 thousand people. A member of the professional non-governmental organization under the Council of Europe and the UN can be any police regardless of their position , nationality, race, professed faith, ideological commitment and the language of communication . This organization is independent, from any trade union , political and other organizations. She is always open for the police of other countries that do not mind and do not hinder the exchange of experience of its officers with police professionals and professional organizations in other states.

Ukraine became a member of the IPA in June 1997. Then in Canada passes the Fifteenth World Congress of the IPA .

The idea of the Ukrainian section of the International Police Association of Ukrainian law enforcement prompted convergence of views and interests with the police of different countries , the desire to expand the boundaries of professional and, of course , support each other, and on weekdays, and holidays .

Ukrainian section enrolls in its ranks the best representatives of law enforcement, and qualified professionals who can strengthen the authority of the police , to develop cultural and social activities , assist in the organization of international meetings to exchange experiences , to bring a deep respect for the law , citizens.

In the fight against crime should not have borders, nor should they be in the relations between people of different countries , united by a common purpose - to protect the world from cruelty and abuse.