THE INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION (IPA) IS….
the politically and union-independent association of members of the police force, regardless of rank, gender, race, skin color, language or religion
represented as the largest professional association in the world with almost 360,000 members in 68 countries. She has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and the Council of Europe
in its statutes to comply with the principles of human rights, as declared by the United Nations in 1948. It is their intent to create bonds of friendship and collaboration between their members and the member sections.
Due to its purpose and objectives, the IPA has been registered with the Council of Europe since July 25, 1977 and with the United Nations since July 26, 1995 with advisory status in the list of non-governmental international organizations.