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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Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) Town Hall
In 2021, IACP was represented at the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) Annual General Meeting. The 2021 CACP Town Hall was held virtually.
Canadian Police Memorial
IACP's President visited the Canadian Police Memorial in 2019.
Cape Town Safety & Security Directorate Technical Assistance
On May 22-27, 2023, IACP led a team of subject matter experts on a technical assistance visit to South Africa to assist the Cape Town Safety & Security Directorate with the implementation of an integrated city-wide body-worn camera, in-car camera, and license plate reader (LPR) program. The technical assistance featured IACP-developed resources, policy considerations, and operational assessments on these systems.
Checkpoint Operations and Officer Wellness Training
From May 5-9, 2025, the IACP was in Guayaquil and Quito, Ecuador for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) project. Over 140 traffic agents across both cities were trained in basic checkpoint operations and officer wellness.
Collaborative Exchange Agreement Signing Ceremony – Abu Dubai, UAE
On February 8, 2024, a Collaborative Exchange Agreement was signed by the IACP, the UAE MOI, and five police agencies. The five agencies have committed to host future groups of Emirati police officials within their respective police academies and share information and resources with the IACP and the UAE MOI.
Collaborative Exchange Agreement Signing Ceremony – Abu Dubai, UAE
On February 8, 2024, a Collaborative Exchange Agreement was signed by the IACP, the UAE MOI, the Chattanooga Police Department, Collin College Law Enforcement Academy, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Metropolitan Police Department (Washington, D.C.), and the Toronto Police Service. Through the agreement, the five police agencies have committed to share information and resources with the IACP and the UAE MOI, host future groups of Emirati police officials within their respective police academies and assist in the development of future police exchange programs.
Community Policing Presentation
On November 6, 2023, members of the Global Policing Team and the Programs Team conducted a virtual presentation with members of the Ponferrada Police Department of Ponferrada, Spain on community policing and community police engagement. The presentation provided members of the department with an overview of the IACP and promising practices on community policing as the department implements a new community policing model.
Community Policing Virtual Training Series
On July 10, 2025, John Harrington, Minesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner (Ret.), presented a virtual training on “Community Policing in the US – History and Challenges” for members of the South African based non-governmental organization (NGO) Ithlokomeleng Batho Rehabilitation Centre (IBRC) for police officials from Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda. The training was the first of a three-part virtual training series to enhance community police relations within the region.
Community Policing Virtual Training Series
On August 27, 2025, Chief Jack Cauley of the Castle Rock, CO, Police Department conducted a virtual presentation on the “One-by-One Policing” community policing model to police officials from Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda. The presentation, conducted in collaboration with the South Africa based NGO, the Ithlokomeleng Batho Rehabilitation Centre (IBRC), was the third of a three-part series developed to strengthen community policing practices in the region.
Cultural Transformation Roundtable
From October 2-3, 2024, the IACP and the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) held a two-day Cultural Transformation in Policing Roundtable, attended by IACP President Wade Carpenter, which convened a small group of police leaders from around the world to discuss strategies for transforming police culture and strengthening public trust.
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)
Translated Resources
Community Police Engagement
- Community Member Feedback as an Effective Tool for Building and Maintaining Trust
- Community Engagement and Dialogue
Education and Training
Mental Health
Officer Safety and Wellness
- Mastering Work-Life Balance
- Enhancing Officer Wellness and Resiliency in Policing
- Nutritional Needs
- Communication in Officer Families
- Resilience Strategies for Public Safety Telecommunication
- Effects of Sleep Deprivation
- Injury Reduction
Traffic Safety
Victim Services
- Addressing and Preventing Gender Bias
- Successful Trauma Informed Victim Interviewing
- ELERV - Overview
- ELERV - Leadership
- ELERV - Partnering
- ELERV - Training
- ELERV - Performance Monitoring
Youth
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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