IPA Antwerpen

Negotiations in Crisis Situations: The Role of the Police (E)
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-28 | Gimborn, Schlossstrasse 10, Marienheide, 51709, Germany
This 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.

COPS 2.0 - War on Drugs
2026-08-16 - 2026-08-23 | Campus Vesta, Oostmalsesteenweg 75, Ranst, Antwerpen, 2520, Belgium
Ben jij klaar om je tactische en forensische vaardigheden naar een hoger niveau te tillen? IPA Antwerpen presenteert met trots de nieuwste editie van het Cops 2.0 seminarie. Van 16 tot en met 23 augustus 2026 transformeren we Campus Vesta tot het zenuwcentrum van kennisdeling, actie en internationale politiesamenwerking.
Wat kun je verwachten?
Deze intensieve week staat in het teken van de hedendaagse uitdagingen op het terrein, met een sterke focus op de “War on Drugs” en georganiseerde misdaad. Onder begeleiding van topexperts van onder andere de FGP, DOVO en het NICC duiken we in theorie én praktijk:

De Strijd tegen Drugs: Diepgaande sessies over druggerelateerd geweld en internationale samenwerking rondom de havens van Antwerpen en Rotterdam. We zoomen met specialisten van CRU-DISOC ook in op de wereld van synthetische drugs, inclusief een praktijkbezoek aan een synthetisch drugslab in kleine groepen op het terrein.

Wapens en Explosieven: Leer alles over de verschillende soorten IED’s in theorie en praktijk met de experts van DOVO en scherp je kennis aan tijdens de praktische ballistiek- en forensische workshops.

Tactiek & Technologie: Ontdek met de specialisten van het Team Voertuigen de nieuwste methodieken om verborgen ruimtes in auto’s op te sporen en leer alles over de inzet van drones in de praktijk.

Skills & Drills: Fysieke en tactische trainingen, waaronder mesretentie, wapenstokgebruik, een politiespecifiek rollenspel en een exclusieve praktijkworkshop van FN Herstal.

Netwerken & Ontspanning
Naast het harde werken is er ruimschoots aandacht voor de befaamde IPA-vriendschap (“Servo per Amikeco”).

Avondprogramma’s: Iedere dag wordt afgesloten met gezamenlijke maaltijden, en op vrijdag organiseren we een grote afscheids-BBQ met live muziek voor alle deelnemers en begeleiders.

Antwerpen Excursie: Zaterdag trekken we de stad in! Geniet van een tour door Antwerpen-Zuid of een boottocht op de Schelde. Als klap op de vuurpijl gaan we bijlwerpen bij Woodcutter, gevolgd door een welverdiend Italiaans diner in het bruisende centrum.

Praktische Informatie

Datum: Zondag 16 augustus t/m zondag 23 augustus 2026.

Locatie: Campus Vesta, met diverse excursies naar Antwerpen stad.

Inclusief: Verblijf, ontbijt, lunches (broodjes/soep), avondmaaltijden (foodtrucks/BBQ), en alle workshops.

Grijp deze unieke kans om je te verdiepen in de realiteit van de hedendaagse misdaadbestrijding en je (internationale) netwerk uit te breiden. Schrijf je snel in!

NextGen Policing Advanced – Terrorism Response & Advanced Operations (Previous knowledge desirable)
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14 | Gimborn, Schlossstrasse 10, Marienheide, 51709, Germany
NextGEN Advanced is designed mainly for participants who have successfully completed the NextGEN programme.

This 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.
What makes NextGEN Advanced different?
• Alumni mainly: all participants share the same baseline
• Strong focus on training over theory
• Real public-domain environments
• New, exclusive advanced escape room
• Unique Dark Web Sandbox for safe, realistic investigations
• Heavy emphasis on teamwork, leadership and decision-making under pressure
Certification:
Upon successful completion, participants receive the NextGEN Advanced – Terrorism Response & Operations certificate from Condor Arnhem – Opleidingen & Trainingen.

10th International IPA Friendship Meeting in Selm-Bork
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-16 | Selm, Selm, North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany
The German IPA branch Bork is organising the 10th International IPA Friendship Meeting in Selm-Bork in the summer of 2026, in collaboration with the IPA Regional Group of North Rhine-Westphalia from August 7 – 16, 2026. It is also possible to attend on individual days or for short periods within the overall duration (7–16 August 2026).
Registrations should be sent directly to the IPA branch Bork:
IPA-Verbindungsstelle Bork e.V.
Im Sundern 1
59379 Selm-Bork
GERMANY

Young Police Officers Seminar 2026 – Germany
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-09 | Selm, Selm, North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany
Future Meets Training – Digitalisation in Police Operational Training
Selm, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 2–9 August 2026
The 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.
YPOS 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.
What participants can expect

High-level presentations by experienced police practitioners and subject matter experts

Innovative, practice-oriented training sessions using digital tools and modern learning technologies

Interactive workshops promoting critical thinking and international problem-solving

Strong international networking and cultural exchange in the true spirit of IPA

Hosted 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.
Who can apply
Young police officers who are members of the International Police Association and are motivated to develop professionally, exchange ideas internationally, and build lasting professional networks.
Call to Action
Interested members should contact their National IPA Section for further information and details on the nomination and selection process.
Express your interest by 31st January 2026
Take this opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of international policing.
Servo per Amikeco – Serving through Friendship

IPA Estonia Summer Days 2026
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-26 | Voore, Mustvee Parish, Voore, Jogeva, 49324, Estonia
On behalf of IPA Estonia we would like to inform you that the traditional IPA-Estonian section summer days will take place from 24.07 – 26.07.2026 at the Voore Holiday Center.
More details about the event will be published in the new year.

Security Actors in Interaction – Civil-Military Cooperation in the Current Situation
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-09 | Gimborn, Schlossstrasse 10, Marienheide, 51709, Germany
Current security policy developments illustrate how important coordinated cooperation between civilian and military actors is for effective overall defence. The seminar offers a well-founded overview of the structures, legal foundations and operational challenges of civil-military cooperation in Germany.
The focus is on the framework guidelines for overall defence and the operational plan in Germany, the legal framework for the police – including emergency and seizure laws as well as questions of combatant status – and the consideration of hybrid threats from a military and security authority perspective. Practice-oriented contributions shed light on scenarios of conflict development, demands on the police in the context of civil defence and specific fields of cooperation – such as cooperation between military troops and police, transport measures in crisis situations and the protection of critical infrastructures. The programme is supplemented by insights into civil alarm planning and the work of aid organisations such as the German Red Cross and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief.
The seminar is aimed at members of the police, public order authorities and other security institutions who want to deepen their knowledge of the structures, processes and legal foundations of overall defence and better understand practical cooperation in the event of a crisis and defence.

Smart Patrolling – Digital Technologies for Patrol Service and Operational Operations Management at Major Events (D/I)
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Gimborn, Schlossstrasse 10, Marienheide, 51709, Germany
Advancing digitalization is also changing everyday police life: modern communication systems, mobile applications, situation platforms and sensor technology are opening up new possibilities for efficient incident management and real-time coordination. This German-Italian seminar provides practical information on how digital technologies can be used in a targeted manner in patrol duty and at major events – from situational awareness and operations control to communication between forces in the field.
Participants will gain insights into current technical developments, proven operational concepts and future prospects of digital policing. The focus is on the practice-oriented exchange of experience on the opportunities, limits and security aspects of digital systems in operational use.

Developing Stress Intelligence – Strengthening Competencies: Help through Stress Management (Module I)
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19 | Gimborn, Schlossstrasse 10, Marienheide, 51709, Germany
Faster, better, more flexible – the demands of the profession often demand a maximum from working people and present them with the challenges of withstanding the stresses, performing and at the same time using their resources in such a way that they remain mentally and physically healthy. Many people know the feeling of only being challenged, both professionally and privately. In this prevention program, it is important to recognize, understand and analyze this process for oneself in order to stop it or, better yet, avoid it. In the seminar, one’s own sources of stress are identified, stress skills are strengthened and alternative courses of action are developed. Preventive stress and health promotion is not a therapy, but a way of thinking and acting that can be learned. It’s about balance, the balance between tension and relaxation, activity and rest, which is all too often disturbed these days.
The aim is to achieve a better quality of life and to strengthen confidence in one’s own coping potential with greater room for manoeuvre. To this end, scientifically recognised information and techniques are imparted and applied, which make it possible to remain safe, relaxed and calmly competent to act even under stress.

IPA Austria Hiking Week Nassfeld June 2026
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-21 | Nassfeld, Sonnenalpe Nassfeld 18, Nassfeld, 9620, Austria
IPA Upper Carinthia warmly invites you to take part in a unique and enriching programme combining breathtaking Alpine scenery, cultural highlights, and true IPA camaraderie. From the moment of arrival, participants will be welcomed in a friendly atmosphere and guided through a carefully curated week designed to offer both relaxation and memorable shared experiences.
The programme begins on Sunday, 14 June, with arrival, room allocation and a warm welcome by the hosts, Martin Waldner and Ewald Grollitsch (IPA Upper Carinthia). An introduction to the week’s activities will be followed by a convivial evening with a glass of Prosecco and dinner.
Throughout the week, participants will enjoy a variety of guided hikes and excursions in some of the most beautiful regions of Austria and northern Italy. Highlights include hiking in the Nassfeld area, a day trip to Gerlitzen, and a much-loved picnic at the Winkelalm, offering several guided walking options or a scenic tractor ride—always a favourite and a true culinary highlight.
An international flavour is added with a bus trip to Friuli (Italy), featuring a visit to Lago di Cavazzo, the butterfly museum in Bordano, and a San Daniele ham tasting with wine, followed by an entertaining evening at the casino.
The week continues with time at the Rattendorfer Alm, traditional cuisine including a fish buffet with live music, and a relaxed final day with a musically accompanied lunch at the hotel.
The programme concludes on Sunday, 21 June, with departure—taking home wonderful memories, new friendships, and the anticipation of meeting again.
Please see the full programme for detailed daily activities and further information. Programme – English
This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy nature, culture, and international friendship in the true spirit of IPA.

Human Commodity – Recognizing, Combating, Preventing Human Trafficking
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-12 | Gimborn, Schlossstrasse 10, Marienheide, 51709, Germany
The five-day German-Polish seminar imparts practical knowledge on how to detect and combat human trafficking. The focus is on strategies to detect signs at an early stage, apply effective investigative approaches and implement sustainable prevention measures.
A special focus is on cross-border cooperation between German and Polish security authorities in order to dismantle perpetrator structures in a targeted manner and effectively protect victims.
In addition to teaching the legal basics, case studies and proven methods from practice are presented, which can be directly transferred to the everyday professional life of the participants.

IPA France European Shooting Course Championship
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-04 | Aix en Provence, Aix en Provence, France
The IPA France and the Organising Committee of the 2026 European Firearms Championship want your experience to be the best possible.
We invite you to participate in a European Shooting Range Championship organised by the IPA Section France. This competition will take place from June 03 to 04, 2026, within the Provence Shooting Club in Aix en Provence (13).
In this edition, we offer you 12 different courses, for a minimum of 250 moves.
The first condition is to be a member or supporter of IPA within your respective sections and to have a valid membership (a proof must be provided).
The ‘Registration for the competition’ rate includes registration as well as meals during the competition (meridians and evenings including Gala meals).
The ‘Accompanying’ rate includes meals during the competition for a non-competitor who would like to come with you to the competition.

XXVIII International Football Tournament Poznań, Poland 2026
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-23 | Poznan, steszew, Poland
The IPA Poznań Region warmly invites you to participate in the XXVIII International Football Tournament, one of the oldest uniformed services football tournaments in Europe.
Dates: 20–23 May 2026 (Wednesday–Saturday)Venue: Stęszew (near Poznań), Poland – matches played at Lipno Stęszew Stadium
Event Highlights:

International teams from across Europe

Matches on high-quality natural grass pitches

Professional referees and full tournament organisation

Individual and team awards

Social programme including a Gala Dinner (22 May 2026)

Opportunity to build international friendships and networks

Participation Fee: €158 per team (registration deadline: 9 April 2026)
How to Register:To register your team or request further information, please email: bossfootball@ipafootball.pl
We look forward to welcoming you to Poland for an exciting tournament filled with sport, camaraderie, and international friendship.
