Why Join?  A sample of the benefits of IPA membership. 

US and World contacts, travel assistance, quarterly magazine, scholarships, networking with 400,000 professional friends, collecting, plus many more benefits!

Worldwide Police Contacts:  400,000+ Police Friends in 60+ countries willing to assist you. Develop lifelong friendships.  Take part in special interest groups such as patch collecting, whiskey appreciation, and flying.

Travel the IPA Way:  Who better to show you the area than a working officer!  Accommodations sometimes at a reduced cost or no cost at all.  The opportunity to have emergency contacts in place should something happen.  

Publications:  Four digital issues of the IPA National Reporter magazine each year.

Scholarships:  Variety of scholarships for members and children/grandchildren of members.

E-News:  Periodic IPA e-newsletters will keep you informed about IPA events.

Discounts on all IPA logo items and various other discounts.

What’s required to join IPA Region 15?

Membership is open to all law enforcement officers employed with, or retired from, a law enforcement agency that currently reside in Suffolk County NY. Law enforcement officer is defined as an employee of a governmental agency with a formal commission authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law. Members of the military police do qualify for membership in the United States section.