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and Europol is as essential as ever. The week included a very significant day for the people of Australia and remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars and New Zealand. Anzac Day is a national day of

There was plenty of time to explore the tools of the trade on show (above and right)

firearms training - with firearms which fire paint markers. Having never had any exposure to firearms, reaching for a firearm on my belt was alien to me. It really pushed me out of my comfort zone but I found the experience extremely rewarding. The whole week included mixtures of formal and informal evenings which gave us the opportunity to mix and get to know each other better. This opened up discussions about our policing backgrounds. I would like to thank Michelle

conflicts. This day is marked by ceremonies all over the country. We all attended the Dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Brisbane, this was then followed later in the day by a march through the city. It was an honour and a privilege to take part in the march. The public that turned out to commemorate this day made us feel truly welcome. This will be a memory which I will cherish forever. The last day was as action packed as the rest, it began with a presentation on resilience. Now, with most things on the itinerary you could have had an idea as to what the topic was covering. Having discussed this with others, I wasn’t the only one whose preconception was blown out of the water. It was all down to Daryl Green of the Queensland Police as he provided us with a moving presentation of the day he and two colleagues responded to an incident when they were shot numerous times at close range whilst in their patrol car. All three officers survived, enduring many surgical operations and a long road to recovery both physically and mentally. The candour in which Daryl presented his experience of what resilience is and how, under adversity, we can overcome such negative events in our lives made us realise what a truly inspirational individual he is.

Uniforms from around the world on parade

Harris and General Secretary, Paul Kelly, and their team for all their hard work in putting the event together plus Section UK for giving me the opportunity to be part of it. It was the experience of a lifetime. I have met people from all areas of the globe. Shared experiences, knowledge, ideas and most importantly shared laughter! We arrived as strangers, and left as friends. I would also like to thank IPA member, John Pottinger, for his kind hospitality. Alex Jones

To view more images from this

event visit: www.ipa- uk.org/World-Seminar

One of the highlights of the week for me had to

be the simulation training, which is scenario based

Alex, second from left, made many new friends amongst the attendees

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