Global Reach
International perspectives are vitally important to all law enforcement leaders and IACP helps facilitate the sharing of that perspective through a number of forums. Through relationships with other international organizations, the IACP's members turn to each other to answer questions of global relevance.
Global Policing
With more than 35,000 members in over 170 countries, the IACP has a vast global reach. IACP’s Global Initiatives are housed under the provision of the Global Policing Division. The Global Policing Division was established to provide a strategic plan for the international programs and activities of the IACP.
IACP’s global reach also includes the International Managers of Police Academy and College Training (IMPACT) Section, Trust Building Campaign, Cultural Transformation in Policing, and the International Road Policing Alliance (IRPA).
Interactive Global Map
View the Interactive Global Map below which features the IACP’s global initiatives, partnerships, and site visits conducted around the world. The interactive map allows users to learn about the work the IACP has conducted in their respective country and world region.
The map is clickable by country and searchable by the type, topic, and country filters featured below the map.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - Mexico City, Mexico
On November 29 - December 1, 2023, the Global Policing team conducted a training in Mexico City, Mexico for 20 agents from the DUI Unit of the Secretary of Citizen Security. The three-day training was provided by IACP Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS).
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - New Delhi and Bengaluru, India
On September 16-23, 2023, IACP conducted a site visit to New Delhi and Bengaluru, India to meet with key stakeholders and provide introductions to BIGRS partner, Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP). In Bengaluru, IACP launched an online, web-based, self-paced basic road safety training with an emphasis on speed enforcement to 4,500 officers of the Bengaluru Traffic Police. There is a potential to reach 10,000 officers of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region with the training.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador
From November 12-15, 2024, the IACP conducted a site visit to Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS). The IACP mentored traffic agents in Quito on roadside checkpoint operations and prepared traffic agents in Guayaquil for certain situations with established procedures for speeding and drunk-driving enforcement.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - Recife, Salvador, Campinas, and São Paulo, Brazil
IACP’s Global Policing team conducted a site visit to Brazil as part of the BIGRS Initiative on May 8-12, 2023. The visit included travel to the Brazilian cities of Recife, Salvador, Campinas, and São Paulo. Priorities for the site visit included observing traffic enforcement operations and meeting with state and municipal traffic authorities in each city. A total of 40 traffic agents in Recife, Salvador, and Campinas received training on planning, evaluating, and conducting drink driving enforcement operations.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - Salvador, Recife, São Paulo, and Campinas
On September 16-28, 2023, IACP conducted a site visit to the cities of Salvador, Recife, São Paulo, and Campinas for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) project. During the site visit, IACP delivered training on data-driven enforcement for traffic agents and police officers. The site visit coincided with the Brazilian National Transit Week.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - Salvador, Recife, São Paulo, and Campinas
From December 4-15, 2023, IACP conducted a site visit to Brazil as part of the BIGRS project. IACP staff visited the Brazilian cities of São Paulo, Campinas, Recife, and Salvador. During the site visit, IACP SMEs delivered training events on municipal-state police collaboration on traffic enforcement.
Business Meetings with Chief Constables
From July 3-4, 2025, President Ken Walker, First Vice President Rausch, and Director for International Engagement and Partnerships Vince Hawkes, attended various meetings with representatives from the United Kingdom Chief Constables and other partners. These visits reinforced IACP’s commitment to global partnerships and laid the groundwork for future collaboration.
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) Annual Summit and Trade Show – Ottawa, Ontario
From August 20-22, 2023, IACP executive leadership attended the 118th Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Summit and Trade Show in Ottawa, Ontario. The theme of the event was “Policing in a Changing Canada”.
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) Meeting
IACP Board of Directors Meeting and Joint Dinner with the CACP Board of Directors on August 5-6, 2022.
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) Mentorship Program
On September 20, 2022, IACP executive leadership presented on the impacts of global policing for the CACP Mentorship Program.
Past International Conferences
- São Paulo, Brazil (2019)
- Dublin, Ireland (2017)
- Bogota, Colombia (2014)
- Florianopolis, Brazil (2014)
- Kigali, Rwanda (2014)
- New Delhi, India (2013)
- Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (2013)
- Budva, Montenegro (2012)
- Medellin, Colombia (2012)
- São Paulo, SP, Brazil (2012)
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2011)
- Florianópolis, Brazil (2010)
- Tallinn, Estonia (2009)
- Taipei, Taiwan (2009)
- Doha, Qatar (2008)
- Curitiba, Brazil (2008)
- Istanbul, Turkey (2008)
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2007)
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2007)
- Sofia, Bulgaria (2006)
- Durban, South Africa (2006)
- Foz do Iguacu (2005)
- Paris, France (2005)
- Belfast, Northern Ireland (2004)
- Porto Alegre, Brazil (2004)
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil (2003)
- Riga, Latvia (2003)
- Budapest, Hungary (2002)
- Mons, Belgium (2001)
- New Delhi, India (2001)
- Durban, South Africa (2000)
- Paris, France (2000)
- Ulaanbator, Mongolia (1999)
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New Global Tiered Dues Structure
Seeking to improve equity for all members, the IACP is announcing a revised tiered dues structure based upon the World Bank’s country economic groupings. The IACP is offering international membership rates to allow those from lower-income economies to have more affordable access to the benefits and resources provided by the IACP.
What does this mean for you? All IACP members will continue to receive invaluable benefits and resources however, international members from lower-income economies will now have more affordable access. Members from Tier I countries will continue to receive Police Chief magazine mailed to them. Members from Tiers II, III and IV will receive access to the translated digital version at a reduced fee. The new membership dues fee structure went into effect on January 1, 2023.
Visit Membership Criteria to determine your country's tier and corresponding membership fee. United States and Canada are Tier 1.
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