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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International Association of Women Police (IAWP)
In 2019, IACP executive leadership attended the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Executive Board meeting in Quito, Ecuador.
“Beyond the Boardroom” Podcast
On March 19, 2025, IACP Global Policing Director Matt Langer recorded a “Beyond the Boardroom” podcast with International Vice President Vincent Vleesenbeek on his current position with the Dutch National Police, his international perspectives, and ways that IACP members can be aware of what is happening globally within the policing profession.
120th CACP Annual Summit and Tradeshow
From August 10-12, 2025, an IACP delegation headed by President Ken Walker attended the 120th CACP Annual Summit & Policing Tradeshow where Canada’s police leaders meet each year to connect, grow, and prepare for the future. This year's theme was geopolitics and social unrest.
14th Annual European Police Chiefs Convention
From September 24-25, 2024, IACP leadership attended the 14th Annual European Police Chiefs Convention in The Hague, Netherlands. The event brought together more than 450 delegates from 50 countries and focused on collaborative strategies to combat emerging criminal threats and enhance international cooperation.
18th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Public Safety Forum
From August 12-16, 2024, the IACP participated in an event in Recife, Brazil, hosted by the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety with support from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The event convened over 1,000 Brazilian police officers and public safety officials from across the country to discuss critical and emerging issues in policing. IACP representatives presented on the topics of body worn cameras and police suicide prevention, including sharing IACP reports, policies, and other resources on these topics.
2022 IACP Board Meeting - Québec City, Québec
The 2022 IACP Board Meeting was held in Québec City, Québec on August 5-7, 2022 in partnership with the CACP Board.
2024 Alaska Safe Roadway Behavior Symposium
From September 17-19, 2024, IACP staff were in Anchorage, AK to present at the 2024 Alaska Safe Roadway Behavior Symposium and the DRE in-service training.
2024 Local Police of Castile and León Regional Congress – Ponferrada, Spain
From June 10-16, 2024, Vince Hawkes and President Carpenter attended the 2024 Local Police of Castile and León Regional Congress in Ponferrada, Spain. The conference brought together 200 police leaders within the Castile and León region to discuss challenges and promising practices regarding community police relations and regulatory frameworks. At the conference, IACP presented on current challenges faced by police in the U.S. and other democratic countries and participated in site visits throughout the region.
2025 Global Executive Leadership Summit
From October 27–29, 2025, the IACP hosted the inaugural Global Executive Leadership Summit (GELS) in partnership with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police / Association canadienne des chefs de police and the Global Consortium Group in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Leaders from law enforcement agencies across Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Malta, the United States, and Canada came together for an impactful new three-day leadership experience focused on expanding wellbeing strategies, strengthening global peer networks, exploring innovative approaches to policing, and addressing long-term local and international challenges. President David Rausch led the IACP Board of Directors delegation and actively participated alongside fellow policing leaders throughout the three-day experience.
2025 IACP Governing Body Meetings
From August 8-9, 2025, the IACP Governing Body held its summer meetings in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. During these meetings, the Board discussed items of importance to the association and profession, including resolutions on critical public safety issues.
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
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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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