IPA IRISH BRANCH

International Police Association – Section Ireland

Int. Police Association – Section Ireland

A friendship organisation for members of the police force, whether in employment or retired, and without distinction as to rank, position, gender, race, language or religion.

About

The Irish branch of the International Police Association.

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INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

What is the IPA?

  • Voluntary, non-profit and non-governmental

  • 372,000 members in nearly 100 countries

  • Motto: ‘Servo per Amikeco’ – Service Through Friendship’

  • Create and strengthen bonds of friendship between members of the police service

ESTABLISHED 1950

History

The IPA was founded in 1950 by police sergeant Arthur Troop in the United Kingdom and has since evolved into the largest police association in the world.

Services

Offering opportunities for travel, learning, meeting colleagues, and making friends through networking and shared interest groups.

Travel

IPA membership offers a whole range of travel opportunities.

Shop

Shop for badges, memorabilia and more from the Official Irish IPA shop front.

Accomodation

The IPA owns more than 40 properties in 14 IPA sections where members can stay in reasonably priced accommodation.

Club

IPA membership provides a multitude of opportunities to take part in sports activities throughout many IPA sections.

BECOME A MEMBER

Join The IPA

Friendship, travel, events, sports, meeting colleagues from around the world, the opportunity to become a member of the largest police association in the world.

  • Ordinary

  • Garda Reserve

  • Extra Ordinary

  • Garda Reserve