named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Advances in Police Theory and Practice Series
Peer-reviewed book series published with Routledge, featuring selected papers from the annual conference and invited contributions on global policing research and innovation
Annual International Conference
Yearly symposium convening global police leaders, researchers, and practitioners to discuss pressing issues in policing and criminal justice, with thematic focus on ethics, technology, governance, and reform
Interviews with Global Leaders in Policing, Courts, and Prisons Series
Publication series featuring in-depth interviews with senior figures across the criminal justice system worldwide, documenting leadership perspectives and institutional practices
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Law Enforcement Professional Development 3 activities
- Design and deliver academic courses in criminal justiceDevelops and instructs academic courses in criminal justice and related fields, contributing to the education and capacity building of future law enforcement professionals.
- Provide information and analysis to improve law enforcement practiceShares timely and relevant information, analysis, and discussion forums to support law enforcement practitioners in enhancing professional standards and community outcomes.
- Provide online learning programs for public safety professionalsOffers self-paced and instructor-led online training courses on policing topics to a global audience, developed by instructional designers with experience dating back to 1996, to enhance professional development and knowledge sharing.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocate for rule of law and governance through international engagementEngages in global advocacy efforts including organizing conferences at the United Nations focused on small island developing states and the rule of law, and maintaining UN liaison representation to influence policy and governance.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Conduct and disseminate research on policing and law enforcement topicsProduces and publishes original research on key issues including human smuggling and trafficking, police mental health, and leadership models such as LAWS™, with findings shared through presentations, publications, and online resources.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Disseminate timely articles and resources to the global policing communityHosts and publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on key policing topics such as human trafficking, police education, and training, ensuring content is reviewed by managing editors before publication to maintain quality and relevance.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Integrate cultural and historical education into conference programmingEnhances annual symposia with curated cultural tours and events that provide historical and regional context, enriching the professional exchange among international participants.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Organize annual international symposia for police executives and researchersHosts annual multi-day conferences across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia that bring together law enforcement professionals, researchers, and practitioners to discuss contemporary issues in policing, criminal justice, and criminology. Programming includes panel discussions, cultural activities, and award ceremonies.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publish scholarly book series on police theory and practiceCo-publishes and produces multiple book series, including "Advances in Police Theory and Practice" and "Interviews with Global Leaders in Policing, Courts, and Prisons Series," in partnership with Routledge/Taylor & Francis, featuring selected papers and interviews that advance global understanding of policing.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$36K
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Program service revenue$36K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$38K
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balance sheet
Total assets$3K
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Net assets$3K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +192.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Di Jia — Director of Publicity and Public Relations
- Gerald Gyamfi — Director
- Manoy Abraham — Director
- Mintie Das Koivisto — Director
- Snezana Mijovic Das — Director of Cultural Affairs
- Tony Murney — Director
- Vicente Riccio — Director/Book Editor
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Abbotsford Police Department Partner — Co-hosted the Eleventh Annual Meeting as part of a local organizing committee.
- American Public University System Partner — Collaborates with Dr. Chuck Russo, who serves as Department Chair of Human Justice/Criminal Justice at APUS.
- American Public University System (APUS) Partner — Dr. Chuck Russo serves as Department Chair of Human Justice/Criminal Justice at APUS and designs/instructs courses through the institution.
- Amovita International Partner — Collaborates on the development and application of the LAWS™ leadership model for police wellbeing.
- Australian Federal Police Association Partner — Collaborates on leadership training and implementation of the LAWS™ model through contributions from its leadership.
- Autonomous University of Lisbon (UAL) Partner — Hosts the 2026 IPES annual conference at its facilities.
- British Columbia Institute of Justice Partner — Co-hosted the Eleventh Annual Meeting as part of a local organizing committee.
- British Columbia Solicitor General’s Office Partner — Co-hosted the Eleventh Annual Meeting as part of a local organizing committee.
- Chuck Russo Partner — Director of Web Content responsible for receiving article submissions and managing web content.
- Czech Republic Police Academy Partner — Primarily hosted the 2005 IPES meeting in Prague with assistance from the Ministry of the Interior.
- IPES Online Instructional Designers Partner — Team responsible for developing and delivering online learning programs for the global policing community since 1996.
- International Police Executive Symposium Network — Organization's website discussing its focus on human smuggling and trafficking issues.
- Ministry of the Interior (Czech Republic) Government — Provided support for the 2005 IPES meeting hosted by the Czech Republic Police Academy.
- RCMP Partner — Co-hosted the Eleventh Annual Meeting as part of a local organizing committee.
- Routledge Partner — Co-publishes book series with IPES
- Routledge Partner — Collaborates with Routledge to publish selected conference papers in the Advances in Police Theory and Practice book series.
- Taylor & Francis Partner — Co-publishes book series with IPES
- United Nations Government — Collaborates with the United Nations through human rights consulting and liaison activities.
- United Nations Government — Dr. Chuck Russo serves as the United Nations liaison representing the International Police Executive Symposium.
- United Nations Government — IPES is an approved NGO for the United Nations, and its founding president serves as a human rights consultant to the organization.
- United Nations Government — Represented by Dr. Chuck Russo as the liaison for the International Police Executive Symposium.
- United Nations Partner — Collaborated with the United Nations to host a conference on small island developing states, governance, and the rule of law.
- United Nations Partner — Collaborates on conference themes related to global policing.
- University of the Fraser Valley Partner — Co-hosted the Eleventh Annual Meeting as part of a local organizing committee.
- Vancouver Police Department Partner — Co-hosted the Eleventh Annual Meeting as part of a local organizing committee.
- alperen.co Partner — Website development and technical support provider
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Global Thematic Convening on Policing Challengesmethodology: thematic-conveningBy convening international experts around targeted themes such as democratic governance, ethics, and AI, the organization improves global policing outcomes because structured, high-level dialogue enables shared learning and coordinated responses to transnational challenges.
- Human Rights-Based Policing Frameworkmethodology: human-rights-based-policingBy grounding policing practices in human rights principles informed by real-world leadership and UN-level experience, the organization improves legitimacy and community outcomes because rights-based approaches build public trust and guide ethical decision-making in complex environments.
- Preventive Education on Human Trafficking and Smugglingmethodology: preventive-educationBy distinguishing between human smuggling and trafficking and educating the public, the organization prevents victimization because clear conceptual framing and awareness reduce vulnerability and enable targeted prevention strategies.
- Scholar-Practitioner Model for Policing Advancementmethodology: scholar-practitioner modelBy convening researchers and practitioners in cross-cultural, interdisciplinary exchange, the organization advances the policing profession because integrating academic rigor with real-world experience produces more effective, credible, and implementable solutions.
- Trauma-Responsive and Mental Fitness Leadership Developmentmethodology: trauma-responsive leadershipBy applying trauma-responsive leadership and mental fitness readiness strategies, the organization enhances officer resilience and organizational health because structured peer support, counseling, and neurocare-informed supervision reduce stress and improve mental well-being in high-risk policing roles.