ROADPOL and the International Police Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim to collaborate in the fields of road safety and law enforcement across Europe.
The memorandum was signed by the President of the European Roads Policing Network, Elvira Zsinkai and Martin Hoffman, the International President of IPA in Budapest. This strategic agreement underscores the commitment of both organizations to work together on various initiatives aimed at improving road policing and traffic safety.
Areas
The memorandum sets a framework for cooperation, focusing on several key areas crucial to advancing its objectives of ROADPOL and IPA. The agreement highlights the importance of joint research projects related to road policing and traffic safety. Both organizations will collaborate on studies that aim to identify new trends, challenges, and solutions in the sphere of road safety. The two organizations will support each other in building the capacity for better cooperation and information exchange. This will include sharing best practices and developing new strategies to tackle road safety issues more effectively. The memorandum emphasizes the exchange of strategic analysis and expertise between the two partners linked to their programs and ensuring that the insights and findings are relevant and actionable.
Training
Training initiatives in the field of road policing will be among the cornerstones of the partnership. ROADPOL and IPA will work together to develop and deliver relevant training programs aimed at equipping law enforcement officers with the latest skills and knowledge in road safety enforcement. The agreement also paves the way for the two organizations to partner in organizing regional conferences and workshops. These events will provide a platform for discussing the latest developments in road policing and traffic safety, fostering collaboration among law enforcement agencies across different regions.
Importance
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Elvira Zsinkai expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This MoU marks a new chapter in our efforts to make Europe’s roads safer. By combining our strengths with those of the IPA, we are confident that we can achieve significant progress in our shared goals.” Mr. Hoffman welcomed the agreement, highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing the complex challenges of road safety and law enforcement in today’s world.