BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Police Association South Africa Section - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Police Association South Africa Section X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Police Association South Africa Section REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTSTAMP:20260428T085621 CREATED:20260205T103257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T103257Z UID:193234-1785628800-1786319999@ipasafrica.co.za SUMMARY:Young Police Officers Seminar 2026 – Germany DESCRIPTION:Young Police Officers’ Seminar (YPOS) 2026\nFuture Meets Training – Digitalisation in Police Operational Training\n Selm\, North Rhine-Westphalia\, Germany 2–9 August 2026 \nThe International Police Association invites young police officers from all IPA Sections to participate in the Young Police Officers’ Seminar (YPOS) 2026\, a flagship international training and exchange event. \nYPOS 2026 will bring together 40–50 young officers from around the world for an intensive programme focused on how digitalisation and modern technologies are transforming police operational training. \nWhat participants can expect\n\n\nHigh-level presentations by experienced police practitioners and subject matter experts \n\n\nInnovative\, practice-oriented training sessions using digital tools and modern learning technologies \n\n\nInteractive workshops promoting critical thinking and international problem-solving \n\n\nStrong international networking and cultural exchange in the true spirit of IPA \n\n\nHosted at the state-of-the-art training facilities of the LAFP North Rhine-Westphalia\, the seminar offers an exceptional environment for future-oriented police training and professional development. \nWho can apply\nYoung police officers who are members of the International Police Association and are motivated to develop professionally\, exchange ideas internationally\, and build lasting professional networks. \nCall to Action\n Interested members should contact their National IPA Section for further information and details on the nomination and selection process. \nExpress your interest by 31st January 2026 \nTake this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and help shape the future of international policing. \nServo per Amikeco – Serving through Friendship \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n WE HAVE A CODE 404… \n\n \n \n \n\n \n …SUBJECT NOT FOUND URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main/event/young-police-officers-seminar-2026-germany/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTSTAMP:20260428T085621 CREATED:20260205T103035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T103035Z UID:193232-1786320000-1786838399@ipasafrica.co.za SUMMARY:NextGen Policing Advanced – Terrorism Response & Advanced Operations (Previous knowledge desirable) DESCRIPTION:Description\nNextGEN Advanced is designed mainly for participants who have successfully completed the NextGEN programme. \n\nThis advanced course moves beyond foundations and focuses on intensive training\, applied learning and complex operational scenarios. The week is structured as a progressive journey: from advanced analysis and preparation\, into live environments\, and finally into full-scale operational response. \nWhat makes NextGEN Advanced different? \n• Alumni mainly: all participants share the same baseline\n• Strong focus on training over theory\n• Real public-domain environments\n• New\, exclusive advanced escape room\n• Unique Dark Web Sandbox for safe\, realistic investigations\n• Heavy emphasis on teamwork\, leadership and decision-making under pressure \nCertification:\nUpon successful completion\, participants receive the NextGEN Advanced – Terrorism Response & Operations certificate from Condor Arnhem – Opleidingen & Trainingen. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n WE HAVE A CODE 404… \n\n \n \n \n\n \n …SUBJECT NOT FOUND URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main/event/nextgen-policing-advanced-terrorism-response-advanced-operations-previous-knowledge-desirable/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTSTAMP:20260428T085621 CREATED:20260205T102633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T102633Z UID:193229-1787529600-1787961599@ipasafrica.co.za SUMMARY:Negotiations in Crisis Situations: The Role of the Police (E) DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nThis seminar explores the demanding role of police officers as negotiators in crises such as domestic violence incidents\, suicide threats\, and hostage situations. Participants will learn structured approaches to crisis communication\, de-escalation\, and conflict resolution\, while developing strategies to remain calm and effective under pressure. Legal and ethical dimensions of police negotiations will also be addressed\, alongside practical exercises and case discussions. Drawing on international experiences and best practices\, the seminar provides a comparative perspective that broadens professional understanding and fosters cross-border learning. The aim is to equip officers with the confidence and tools to safeguard lives\, reduce risks\, and strengthen trust in critical moments. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n WE HAVE A CODE 404… \n\n \n \n \n\n \n …SUBJECT NOT FOUND URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main/event/negotiations-in-crisis-situations-the-role-of-the-police-e/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTSTAMP:20260428T085621 CREATED:20260205T102437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T102437Z UID:193226-1788307200-1788566399@ipasafrica.co.za SUMMARY:OSINT TOOLS – Application-Oriented Advanced Course (E) DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nEnglish language skills are a prerequisite for participation in the seminar. For more complex content\, there is language support from the seminar instructor\, who speaks fluent German. \nDuring the advanced OSINT course\, participants will acquire additional skills needed to conduct intensive investigations on the Internet. After completing this course\, you will be able to conduct comprehensive investigations on the Internet and the Dark Web. They will be able to interpret\, verbalise and report the information they find. \nAt the end of this training you will have an insight into the possibilities of deeper research on the Internet and the Dark Web. They will have learnt to use advanced search techniques and geo-location investigations effectively and will have made progress in social media investigations. You will be able to set up virtual investigation environments. \nFor this course\, it is highly recommended that participants have successfully completed the OSINT basic course\, as specific computer skills are required. For those who already have experience of open source investigation\, we recommend this advanced course. \nIt is important that participants bring their own laptop. A basic knowledge of English is a prerequisite. Linguistic support will be provided by the trainer for more complex content. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n WE HAVE A CODE 404… \n\n \n \n \n\n \n …SUBJECT NOT FOUND URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main/event/osint-tools-application-oriented-advanced-course-e/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260428T085621 CREATED:20260205T102231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T102231Z UID:193224-1788480000-1788825599@ipasafrica.co.za SUMMARY:2026 IPA Hosting Sections’ Meeting – Lisbon\, Portugal DESCRIPTION:International Police Association \nHosting Section Meeting \nSeptember 4-7\, 2026\nThe Portuguese Section invites all IPA Sections to join us at this meeting to share information\, questions\, and ideas on how to better serve our members. This meeting represents an excellent opportunity for all Sections to interact and collaborate. \nIn particular\, Sections that host IPA Houses are encouraged to participate\, as this provides a valuable forum to discuss and coordinate administrative matters related to accommodation options\, including reservations\, facility management\, and promotional activities. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIn order for us to welcome you all to the IPA National House\, we would appreciate it if you could share rooms so that we can all stay together\, as our house has rooms with 2 and 3 beds\, thus increasing the accommodation capacity. At the IPA National and JAM Hotel in Lisbon\, Portugal. \nProgram Overview\nDay 1 – Friday\, September 4 \nArrival of the delegates and chaperones at the IPA National House/JAM Hotel. \nWelcome event in the evening at the IPA National House. \nDay 2 – Saturday\, September 5 \nHosting Section’s Meeting Chaired by Christos Parginos (Chairperson of the IEB Sociocultural Commission) \nDay 3 – Sunday\, September 6th \nOverview-Outcome of the meeting \nAn opportunity for the IPA Portuguese Section team to show participants some of the highlights of the region\, including meal: (location of visit still to be arranged) \nIn the evening\, a gala dinner at the IPA National headquarters or at a typical restaurant. \nDay 4 – Monday \, September 7th \nThe event concludes and participants and their companions leave the hotel (unless there is a prior agreement to extend the visit) \n For more information\, please contact vicepresidente_pb@ipa-portugal.pt \nThe President of the Portuguese Section \nFernando Alberto Pinto \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n WE HAVE A CODE 404… \n\n \n \n \n\n \n …SUBJECT NOT FOUND URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main/event/2026-ipa-hosting-sections-meeting-lisbon-portugal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260428T085621 CREATED:20260205T101955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T101955Z UID:193222-1788739200-1789171199@ipasafrica.co.za SUMMARY:Terrorism – Recognising radicalisation\, preventing attacks\, dismantling networks | Terrorism – recognizing radicalization\, preventing attacks\, dismantling networks (D/E) DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nIn this seminar\, participants learn to recognize terrorist structures and networks – Islamist\, right-wing and left-wing extremist – and to realistically assess their effects on internal security. They identify indicators of radicalisation and attack preparation and transfer this knowledge to everyday police work. \nIn addition\, current threat situations are analysed and police prevention\, investigation and deployment strategies for dealing with terrorist actors are taught. In practical exercises and scenarios\, the participants train their decision-making and action skills in the context of terrorism in order to be able to act safely\, in a structured and effective manner in an emergency. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n WE HAVE A CODE 404… \n\n \n \n \n\n \n …SUBJECT NOT FOUND URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main/event/terrorism-recognising-radicalisation-preventing-attacks-dismantling-networks-terrorism-recognizing-radicalization-preventing-attacks-dismantling-networks-d-e/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260428T085621 CREATED:20260205T100657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T100657Z UID:193220-1789344000-1789603199@ipasafrica.co.za SUMMARY:Tactical First Aid – Advanced Basic Course (E) DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nThis three-day course is designed for active and retired police officers with little or no prior knowledge of tactical emergency medicine. It introduces the philosophy of tactical pre-hospital trauma care\, emphasizing the need to treat multi-system trauma patients as complex individuals with unique medical and tactical requirements. This often calls for a different approach than that used in conventional emergency medicine. \nThe content is based on the real-world experience of numerous tactical first responders from police and military units who have operated in hostile environments around the world—situations where traditional pre-hospital treatment methods often fail. \nTraining begins with the fundamentals of tactical medical skills and progressively advances to more specialized topics. Participants will learn to assess complex injuries\, prioritize interventions\, and apply lifesaving measures effectively under high-risk and dynamic conditions\, always maintaining situational awareness and personal safety. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n WE HAVE A CODE 404… \n\n \n \n \n\n \n …SUBJECT NOT FOUND URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main/event/tactical-first-aid-advanced-basic-course-e/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260428T085621 CREATED:20260205T100439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T100439Z UID:193218-1789776000-1790812799@ipasafrica.co.za SUMMARY:IPA Brazil Favela on Duty 2026 DESCRIPTION:IPA Brasil is pleased to invite members to the 3rd edition of Favela on Duty\, running from 19–30 September. This international police exchange programme offers participants first-hand experience with Rio de Janeiro’s specialised police units in high-intensity urban environments. Officers will take part in operational and theoretical training\, visit local police units\, and engage in CORE and special forces activities\, including time in uniform. \nAlongside professional policing\, participants will enjoy cultural and tourism experiences\, including excursions to Ilha Grande\, visits to historical prisons\, helicopter tours\, iconic Rio landmarks\, and basic Brazilian culinary experiences. The programme concludes with continued engagement with special forces and a symbolic tree-planting activity. \nDue to its physically demanding nature\, the programme is not recommended for elderly officers or those with physical limitations\, and some elements may not suit officers with halal dietary restrictions. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n WE HAVE A CODE 404… \n\n \n \n \n\n \n …SUBJECT NOT FOUND URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main/event/ipa-brazil-favela-on-duty-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTSTAMP:20260428T085621 CREATED:20260327T063121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T063521Z UID:193309-1793836800-1794182399@ipasafrica.co.za SUMMARY:41st National Council Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:The 41st National Council Meeting (NCM) of the International Police Association South Africa Section will be hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Region at the Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort from 05 – 08 November 2026. \nThis scenic venue\, nestled in the Southern Drakensberg\, offers delegates\, observers\, and visitors a unique opportunity to combine official proceedings with relaxation and fellowship. The full package includes accommodation\, meals\, and access to a wide range of activities\, all at a cost of R3 850 per person. \n📌 Key Details: \n\nDates: 05 – 08 November 2026\nVenue: Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort\, KwaZulu-Natal\nCost: R3 850 per person (all-inclusive package)\nRegistration & Payment Deadline: 31 August 2026\nProgramme Highlights: Formal sessions\, gala dinner\, official IPA photo\, and leisure activities in the Drakensberg\n\nDelegates are reminded to arrange their own transport from King Shaka International Airport (approx. 4-hour drive) and to bring personal items such as swimming towels\, hiking gear\, or bicycles for outdoor activities. \n📧 Registration & Enquiries: \n\nTessa Deyzel – tessad64@outlook.com +27 82 879 1335\nJohan Deyzel – johanhendrikdeyzel@yahoo.com +27 83 557 9501\n\nTogether\, we look forward to strengthening friendships and celebrating unity in the Kingdom of the Zulu. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n WE HAVE A CODE 404… \n\n \n \n \n\n \n …SUBJECT NOT FOUND URL:https://ipasafrica.co.za/main/event/2026ncm/ CATEGORIES:National Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR