Police World Edition 1 2014

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Six Planks or ‘ P ’ s For Planks - read Platforms, to the recruitment and retention strategy for Section UK for 2014 and beyond. Vice President Mick Luke explains.

By the time you read this magazine the free membership will have started so we need you to get out there. Please recruit and sell the benefits of the IPA by telling people your experiences. Word of mouth promotion works, but now you can say “It is FREE - what have you got to lose?” Give it a go and expose them to the world of IPA. By doing this we hope they will buy into the concept and ignite their passion to remain a member for a number of years. We also need the events and activities to keep them inspired. The International Learning and Development Exchange Programme is covered in a separate article together with notices re the Charity Ball and the Arthur Troop celebrations. If you have any questions on these or future initiatives please get in touch at: vpluke@ipa-uk.org Good luck and happy recruiting Mick Luke , Vice President

they must pay the enrolment fee. This initiative will be reviewed and is coordinated to celebrate the centenary of our founder’s 100th birthday in 2014. 2. Iconic Events. To hold National and Regional events that attract members and raise the IPA profile such as the Charity ball, The National Police Memorial Day / charity, Arthur Troop Memorial Day and developing other such events year on year as we move forward. 3. International Learning and Development Exchange Programme. This is in the planning as part of widening the Professional portfolio of the IPA. The NEC feel that by developing our Professional portfolio this will attract members to IPA and encourage ACPO to recognise the benefits of supporting the IPA. The strategy and action plan with assigned leads is on the IPA website. This will be a living document and will be refined and added to as we move forward. We need your input and ideas to develop your association and importantly we need to know what will help you achieve effective R&R. The Great IPA To help us celebrate the Centenary of the birth of Arthur Troop, BEM, founder of the International Police Association (IPA), Section UK is giving away FREE membership. In a nationwide campaign launched on 22 November 2013, Section UK is reaching out to try and recruit record numbers of people eligible for membership. There’s no catch to the offer, except to engage, interact and fully experience the world of IPA and to gain the maximum benefit membership has to offer individuals and families. On receipt of a fully completed application form the enrolment process is completed. A 2014 membership card is issued giving the holder full IPA membership entitlement*. Mick Luke, Vice President leading on

A brief history tells us that we in Section UK, and for that matter, other

IPA Sections, have not had a joined up R&R strategy before. Recognising that proper planning and preparation prevents poor performance, the NEC drafted a consultation paper to address this. The paper was outlined at the National Council Meeting in Torquay. This gave us a start and since that time the NEC have been discussing and developing the ideas and have started a number of key initiatives. We recognise that not all can be delivered at once and prioritisation is important. The focus has to be on retention of IPA membership and by providing key platforms it is hoped we will enable members to go out and recruit, thus building a solid foundation for the

other platforms to be unveiled. So what are these priorities? The first three; 1. Free Membership to all new persons recruited into the IPA.

– The caveat is no magazine (online only) and no Gimborn in the first year. However, if individuals wish to access those benefits in their first year

FREE * Membership Give Away 2014 - it’s time to get involved!

NCM 2014 The National Council Meeting will take place 16–18 May, at the Crowne Plaza Five Lakes Resort, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX. For more information Contact: 10region@ipa-uk.org or visit: www.ipa-uk. org/Event-Catalog/NCM-2014/15477

I hope current members will whole heartedly embrace and see that this initiative as a long term investment for the Section. Retention is equally as important as enrolment so having events for members to attend is vital in 2014. I hope all members will get involved promoting the offer and making the new members feel welcome and part of the IPA family.” Membership is open to serving and retired Police Officers, Special Constables and members of police staff employed by a Chief Constable or other appropriately designated Chief Officer of the Police Service. * See terms and conditions at: www.ipa-uk.org/Join-us Applicants wanting Police World via the post, or seeking a refund on Gimborn fees in their first year, are not eligible to the free membership offer.

Crowne Plaza Five Lakes Resort

The Charity Ball for 2014, organised by Section UK, will take place at the Royal York Hotel, York, on 21 June at 7.30 pm. Funds raised will go towards the national charity National Police Memorial Day (NPMD). Joe Holness, Founder of the NPMD, and his wife, Sharon, will be in

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Recruitment and Retention says, “This is a wonderful way to mark the Centenary.

attendance. Ticket prices are £35 per person. Further information and tickets from Dave Taylor, Secretary General: charityball@ ipa-uk.org

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