IPES 2025 - ANNUAL MEETING of the INTERNATIONAL POLICE EXECUTIVE SYMPOSIUM

34th ANNUAL MEETING of the INTERNATIONAL POLICE EXECUTIVE SYMPOSIUM

Budva, MONTENEGRO
June 22nd – 27th, 2025

The IPES 2025 Annual Meeting invites participants to gather in Budva, Montenegro for a five-day exploration of significant discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange. This gathering is essential for professionals in law enforcement and criminal justice aiming to remain informed and engaged with peers and industry leaders.

Call for Papers & Invitation to Conference

Conference Theme:

INNOVATIVE POLICING FOR THE FUTURE:

EMPOWERING LEADERS AS THINKERS, SCIENTISTS, AND STRATEGISTS TO BUILD SMARTER POLICING SYSTEMS AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

Sub Themes:

• Community Policing
• Confronting Youth Crime
• Cybercrime and Emerging Global Threats
• Domestic Violence and Domestic Homicide
• Evidence-based Policing
• Geographic Profiling
• Human Trafficking
• Investigative Psychology and Behavioral Investigative Advice
• Police Leadership
• Police Role, Immigration, and the Rule of Law
• Police Use of Lethal Force
• Restorative Justice and Innovative Interventions
• Technology Advances in Policing
• Terrorism and Preventing Radicalization

Abstracts for contributions are to be sent to Dr. Donna Youngs, the Program Chair, via ConferenceChair@ipes.info.

All presentations at the meeting will be evaluated for inclusion in a post-conference publication in the IPES Book Series, Advances in Police Theory and Practice.

The venue will be in Budva, renowned for its historical and cultural significance. Participants will experience luxurious accommodations at the Hotel Avala Resort & Villas. The rigorous sessions will be balanced with a cultural program, featuring explorations of ancient sites. Inquiries regarding cultural activities can be directed to Dr. Snezana Mijovic Das, M.D., at anadas@ipes.info.

Each meeting is designed to enrich participants' understanding of the local culture and history and their influence on policing strategies. Cultural and historic tours will be integral to the experience.

The registration fee encompasses hotel accommodations, local transportation, meals, coffee breaks, sightseeing, entertainment, and family programs. Various payment methods are available.

Participant: $1995

Spouse and children over 14: $1595

Children aged 7 to 13: $1295

Children 6 and under: Free

Local Participants (without accommodation, transportation, meals, or programs): $395

For those preferring to avoid online fees, direct emails for check payments are welcome:

International Police Executive Symposium

PO Box 344

Hartville, OH, 44632 USA

For wire transfers:

KeyBank, Hartville, Ohio, USA

SWIFT code KEYBUS33

Routing number 041001039

Account number 354391011765

Payments via the IPES PayPal are also accepted:

ipes.paypal@gmail.com

For further details, please visit WWW.IPES.INFO or contact Dr. Mustafa Ozguler, Program Administrator & Treasurer, at Mustafa.Ozguler@ipes.info.

The community looks forward to seeing everyone in Montenegro!

Dilip K. Das, Ph.D.

Founding President of IPES, Former Police Chief, and Professor of Criminal Justice

Human Rights Consultant to the United Nations

dilipdas@ipes.info