2008 Moscow Friendship / IPA Macau Section in Foundation Visit to Hong / IPA friendship week Hong Kong and Macau

IPA

A social organization for police officers. It has no connection with Interpol. The largest police organization in the world, with more than a third of a million members and sections in 62 countries. It was founded in 1950 by Arthur Troop, a British police officer.

About the Hong Kong Section of IPA

Set up in 1960 currently has more than 600 members open to officers of all ranks, both regular and auxiliary, serving and retired, and civilian staff.

Activities of the IPA in Hong Kong

• We can arrange hospitality for members traveling overseas. Visiting Hong Kong members are usually given a warm and friendly reception by overseas sections. You might be invited to stay with a family or, if you prefer, accommodation will be arranged at very economical rates. Local police officers may take you for sight-seeing, give advice on shopping and arrange visits to police stations on request.

• We return hospitality to overseas IPA members visiting Hong Kong. This is a good way to meet police officers from other countries in an informal setting. We arrange social events for our own members, including a Spring Reception, barbecues, launch picnics and Christmas dinner.

• We produce a variety of attractive items with the Hong Kong IPA insignia which make ideal souvenirs or gifts.