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 34,000 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 Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - Delhi and Bengaluru, India
In September 2022, IACP staff conducted a site visit to India to meet with police officials in the cities of Delhi and Bengaluru. IACP staff held meetings with key stakeholders and government officials in furtherance of the BIGRS Initiative in both cities. Topics included ongoing training, policy and procedure enhancement, and future work plans. IACP also observed roadside operations related to speeding, motorcycle helmet use, seatbelt and child restraint use, and drink driving while in each city.
Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - São Paulo and Campinas, Brazil
In July 2022, IACP facilitated a meeting between the São Paulo State Military Police (PMESP) and the municipal traffic enforcement agency of the city of Campinas (EMDEC). The meeting was an important step towards encouraging the collaboration between PMESP and EMDEC on traffic enforcement operations. During the meeting the agencies also committed to increased data sharing related to the BIGRS risk factors, particularly drunk driving enforcement.
Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - São Paulo, Brazil
A site visit was conducted in February 2019 on the IACP's BIGRS project prior to the 2019 leadership conference in São Paulo, Brazil.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) - LATAM Regional Meeting
IACP participated in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Regional Partners Meeting for Latin America, in Mexico City, Mexico on June 7-8, 2023. The meeting included lectures and panel discussions by government officials and initiative partners from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico on road safety challenges and opportunities in their respective countries. During the meeting, IACP co-facilitated a breakout discussion on enhanced traffic enforcement practices and observed a roadside motorcycle inspection checkpoint.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) - Asia Regional Meeting
IACP staff attended the BIGRS Asia Regional Meeting in Mumbai, India from April 4-5, 2023. The meeting included police and traffic officials from several countries in Asia and provided opportunities for robust discussions on ways to advance road safety by saving lives and preventing injuries.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) - Road Safety Exchange Program
IACP conducted a road safety exchange program in Argentina on September 11-15, 2023. During the exchange program, four traffic agents from Buenos Aires and four traffic inspectors from Córdoba observed enforcement operations and visited facilities in each city to discuss promising practices, lessons learned, and methods to improve daily operations with the goal of enhancing road safety efforts to reduce fatalities and injuries in the respective cities.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) - UN Road Safety Week
IACP delivered training to officers with the enforcement wing of the Delhi, India Transport Department on May 19, 2023. As a part of UN Road Safety Week activities in Delhi, India, 25-30 officers attended the training which covered the topic of safe roadside checkpoints. The training was designed to demonstrate global best practices for the safe set-up and operation of roadside checkpoints for the enforcement of speed, drink driving, and other related offences. 161 of the 640 officers of the enforcement wing have participated in the training, to date.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) – Bogota and Cali Colombia
On September 16-28, 2023, IACP conducted a site visit to Colombia as part of the BIGRS project to provide training on data-driven enforcement. The visit coincided with Colombia's National Road Safety Week, and IACP spoke in two panels of the Road Safety International Workshop.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - Bogotá & Cali, Colombia
On February 25-29, 2024, the IACP conducted a site visit to Colombia as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. IACP visited the cities of Bogotá and Cali to meet with city officials, enforcement directors, and other stakeholders. During the site visit, the IACP team also observed roadside speed enforcement operations and determined how IACP can continue to support the enforcement agencies’ training and technical assistance needs.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Site Visit - Bogotá & Cali, Colombia
On February 25-29, 2024, IACP conducted a site visit to Colombia as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. IACP visited the cities of Bogotá and Cali to meet with city officials, enforcement directors, and other stakeholders. During the site visit, the IACP team also observed roadside speed enforcement operations and determined how IACP can continue to support the enforcement agencies’ training and technical assistance needs.
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.
