What is the International Police Association?
The International Police Association is a friendship organisation for members of the police force, whether serving or retired, founded in 1950 by police sergeant Arthur Troop. As of 2022 we have more than 369,000 members in 68 countries on 6 continents, making us the largest police association in the world.
What is the International Police Federation (IPF)?
Headquartered in Lyon, France, it is the world's largest international police organization, with seven regional bureaus worldwide and a National Central Bureau in all 194 member states.
What is the structure and organization of the police in France?
Structure and organization One of France’s two police presences is the National Police, a civil law enforcement agency with primary jurisdiction in cities and large towns with populations exceeding 16,000 inhabitants. It is under the authority of the Minister of the Interior (see organization chart in the Links section below).
What is the role of the police and gendarmerie in France?
In France, the national police and gendarmerie are responsible for protecting people and property against the threat of crime, including organized crime, drug trafficking, terrorism, illegal immigration and cybercrime.
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