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On April 24, 2026, IPO proudly participated in the International Shooting Competition for Law Enforcement, organized to mark the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. During the event, medals were awarded to Generals and Commanders representing police and military forces, honoring their dedication, courage, loyalty, and service to their countries. We are especially proud that our Secretary General, Ombretta Romano, received this recognition as well, highlighti

On April 18, 2026, at the Faculty of Engineering Management, and at the invitation of IPO Serbia , an outstanding lecture was held by our dear colleague, Siniša Đurković, on the occasion of the opening of the new section, “Safe Step,” dedicated to the prevention of violence, remedial work with children, and the strengthening of support mechanisms for their healthy development and protection. The lecture focused on Module 1 and was truly professional, comprehensive, and highly

On 26th March 2026, IPO Section Kenya conducted a focused capacity-building session for 150 County Enforcement Officers at the Nairobi City County Inspectorate Training College. The session covered key areas including: Leadership & Professional Standards Integrity & Accountability Lifestyle Wellness Substance & Alcohol Abuse Financial Literacy This engagement was delivered in partnership with LifeCare Hospitals and Arvocap Fund Investment & Wealth Management Strategists. Core

IPO Kenya President, accompanied by Personal Assistant Mr Dipesh L. Luhar and IPO Nairobi Chairman Mr Jimmy Malu, attended a ceremony on 19 March 2026 honouring outgoing RCIO Nairobi, Commissioner of Police Benson Kasyoki, who has been transferred to Mombasa. We thank Commissioner Kasyoki for his leadership and service in Nairobi and wish him success in his new role. We also warmly welcome Commissioner of Police Daniel Kandie as the new RCIO Nairobi and look forward to contin

During the 69th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), convened at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, the IPO delegation organized and hosted an SME roundtable dedicated to the theme “Digital Recovery Support.” The roundtable gathered a diverse group of subject-matter experts, practitioners, and stakeholders from across multiple regions, including Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The discussion provided a valuable multilateral p

At the IPO Office at the United Nations in Vienna on 26 February 2026 , the IPO Executive President  and the EGRM SIO Mnager  signed the IPO Certification & Accreditation Center (CAC) Development and Management Agreement . This agreement marks the first step in establishing the IPO CAC as a leading international authority for certification and accreditation  in areas such as safety, security, emergency response, and related fields . The initiative aims to develop the IPO CAC

Rome,  — The ceremony for the awarding of the “Francesco Cossiga Prize for Intelligence” was held today at the Palazzo dei Gruppi Parlamentari of the Chamber of Deputies. The prize, awarded in memory of Admiral Fulvio Martini, honors a central figure in the evolution of the Italian intelligence services. The high-level institutional event featured addresses by Hon. Lorenzo Guerini, President of COPASIR; Prefect Vittorio Rizzi, Director of the Department of Information for Sec

Geneva,  — The delegation of IPO Section Switzerland participated in the Annual Meeting of the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) with Civil Society, a key institutional gathering that brought together representatives of accredited organizations to exchange views on the strategic priorities of the United Nations for 2026 and on the active role of civil society within the UN system. The delegation was led by Mr. Imet Cafleshi, President of IPO Secti

The Executive President of IPO Headquarters, Dr. Ilija Živoić, has formally appointed the Regional Vice Presidents as well as members of his Cabinet Staff. These appointments reflect a continued commitment to strengthening institutional leadership, enhancing operational efficiency, and advancing the strategic objectives of the organization. The newly appointed Executive Board and Cabinet members will be formally introduced in the coming days.