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30th anniversary of the Association of European Police Colleges
“Modern Policing Is the Result of Joint Professional Efforts” The Faculty of Law Enforcement at Ludovika University of Public Service (LUPS) hosted a commemorative conference on 14–15 October in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Association of European…
Training program “Policing Below Sea Level” from 23 to 27 June 2026 in the Netherlands
From 23 to 27 June 2026, the international training program Policing Below Sea Level was held at various locations of the Dutch Police Academy. For a week, 23 participants from Police Academies in twenty countries jointly addressed current issues surrounding the…
AEPC Executive Committee Meeting in Oslo, Norway
On behalf of AEPC President Dr. Gábor Kovács, the Norwegian Police University College, under the leadership of Rector Ms. Nina Skarpenes, hosted the AEPC Executive Committees first meeting of the year in Oslo, Norway. The meeting addressed several matters,…
AEPC Presidency Round Table Convened in Budapest
Budapest, 17–18 February 2026 – The Presidency of the Association of European Police Colleges (AEPC) convened at Ludovika University of Public Service for a Round Table meeting.
AEPC President Visits ILEA Budapest to Discuss Future Cooperation
Prof. Dr. Gábor Kovács, President of the Association of the European Police Colleges, made an official visit to the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Budapest headquarters on 12 February 2026.
New President Appointed to Lead the Association of European Police Colleges
The Association of European Police Colleges (AEPC) announces that following its statutory elections held in December 2025, Prof. Dr. Gábor Kovács, Police Major General, has been appointed as the new President of the organisation, effective from 1 January 2026.…
Johan van Lare Elected as AEPC Vice President
Belgrade, 25 September 2025 At the conclusion of two inspiring days of dialogue and exchange during the AEPC Annual Conference in Belgrade, the Governing Board convened for its annual meeting. Building on the strong messages that emerged throughout the conference —…
AEPC Annual Conference 2025 in Belgrade: Leadership, Trust and European Cooperation
From 23–24 September 2025, the Annual Conference of the Association of European Police Colleges (AEPC) took place in Belgrade. Hosted by the Serbian Ministry of Interior and the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, the event brought together…
Governing Board adopts new AEPC Statutes and Strategy
At its meeting on 25 September 2025 in Belgrade, the Governing Board of the Association of European Police Colleges (AEPC) unanimously adopted the new AEPC Statutes and the Strategy 2026–2028. This decision marks a decisive step in the ongoing reform process of the…