2026 IPA Hosting Sections’ Meeting – Lisbon, Portugal
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-07 | Scotland
International Police Association
Hosting Section Meeting
September 4-7, 2026
The 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.
In 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.
We look forward to seeing you there.
In 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.
Program Overview
Day 1 – Friday, September 4
Arrival of the delegates and chaperones at the IPA National House/JAM Hotel.
Welcome event in the evening at the IPA National House.
Day 2 – Saturday, September 5
Hosting Section’s Meeting Chaired by Christos Parginos (Chairperson of the IEB Sociocultural Commission)
Day 3 – Sunday, September 6th
Overview-Outcome of the meeting
An 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)
In the evening, a gala dinner at the IPA National headquarters or at a typical restaurant.
Day 4 – Monday , September 7th
The event concludes and participants and their companions leave the hotel (unless there is a prior agreement to extend the visit)
For more information, please contact vicepresidente_pb@ipa-portugal.pt
The President of the Portuguese Section
Fernando Alberto Pinto

Terrorism – Recognising radicalisation, preventing attacks, dismantling networks | Terrorism – recognizing radicalization, preventing attacks, dismantling networks (D/E)
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-11
Description

In 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.
In 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.

Tactical First Aid – Advanced Basic Course (E)
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-16
Description

This 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.
The 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.
Training 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.

IPA Brazil Favela on Duty 2026
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-30
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.
Alongside 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.
Due 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.

41st National Council Meeting 2026
2026-11-12 - 2026-11-15
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 12 – 15 November 2026.
This 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.
📌 Key Details:

Dates: 12 – 15 November 2026
Venue: Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort, KwaZulu-Natal
Cost: R3 850 per person (all-inclusive package)
Registration & Payment Deadline: 31 August 2026
Programme Highlights: Formal sessions, gala dinner, official IPA photo, and leisure activities in the Drakensberg

Delegates 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.
📧 Registration & Enquiries:

Tessa Deyzel – tessad64@outlook.com +27 82 879 1335
Johan Deyzel – johanhendrikdeyzel@yahoo.com +27 83 557 9501

Together, we look forward to strengthening friendships and celebrating unity in the Kingdom of the Zulu.
