Officer, Board and Committee Nominations Russell Whitmarsh, chair of the nomination committee is encouraging eligible members to offer their services to the organization by filling out a nomination form and advising the committee a willingness of working as an officer, a board member or committee member. Those interested please click here and you will be taken to the nominations page.
Kimsey Appointed Acting Secretariat
Vancouver, B.C. - The 40th General Session of Delegates was held in Vancouver, B.C April 7th and 8th 2010. One of the primary agenda items was the transitional move having Chief Ron Boyd, President of the International appoint Tim Kimsey, former Port of Seattle Chief of Police and International Executive Director from 1983 to 2000, as interim Secretariat effective immediately and remain in the position until a permanent successor is named. At the conclusion of the Delegates meeting Michael Toddington stepped down as he is is retiring effective at the end of May, but will work with Kimsey to transition the office. Toddington served the organization as Secretariat since 2000.
International receives consultative status from UN IMO London, UK - International Maritime Organization (IMO), part of the United Nations (UN) responsible for international maritime safety, appointed the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police (IAASP) to Conclusive Status.This now places the International Airport and Seaport Police to assist the IMO’s 166 Members....more
3rd Annual Fred V. Morrone Memorial Award Presented New York, NY - Fred V. Morrone Memorial AwardChairman Chief Russell Whitmarsh and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department's, Superintendent of Police and Public Safety Michael Fedorko presented the 3rd Annual Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9-11 Award to Francis Townsend...more
USASP Advocates Using DOT Reserve Ships for Emergencies Washington, D.C. - Director Jay Grant sent a letter to U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham to encourage him to support the study of using MARAD RRF ships for emergencies. Under the program these ready reserve ship could be use as floating offices and other appropriate uses in emergencies and could be dispatched and located quickly...more
EAASP Bids for EU Security Project London, UK - The European Association of Airport and Seaport Police have worked hard to progress a development strategy which included a desire for more formal recognition of our work by the European Commission in progressing networking opportunities and strategic advice on a pan European basis. This work initially commenced with the EAASP being offered a seat on the Commission’s DGTren Stakeholder Advisory Group on Maritime Security (SAGMAS) and this has been of mutual benefit to both organizations...more
About the InterPort Police
The International Association of Airport and Seaport Police is the world’s largest international transportation police organization having the ability to coordinate with over 166 countries. Created in 1968, it facilitates police and public safety co-operation activities, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime and terrorism. The InterPortPolice highest priorities include information and identity management and law enforcement and public safety training. Eligible organizations may participate in the Security Resource Management Xchange that provides daily intelligence and an information exchange portal on SRMX
International Police Leadership
The Office of the Secretariat working closely with the President and the Vice Presidents and Directors provide strong leadership and direction to the Organization.
Commissions
Many of the organizations policies are done through a committee process as are specific programs and tasks. Officers and officials of the departments are encouraged from around the globe to participate in the commissions programs.
Committees
Many of the organizations internal programs are are done through a committee process as are specific programs and tasks. Officers and officials of the departments are encouraged from around the globe to participate in the committee programs.
Public Transportation Partners
Interfacing with private transportation partners, such as airline, cruise line and shipping security organizations who directly work transportation ports is an important goal of the InterPortPolice. Thus inclusive programs have been established.
Commercial Services
Corporate companies who offer security and law enforcement services and products are offered numerous ways to work with the transportation organizations. Each in fact are encouraged to list their company on our supplier program PortBizOpps. Other programs have been developed to offer recognition.
Who is new on PortBizOpps
Go to Programs and then the PortBizOpps page for complete details.
PortBizOpps: RT @shotspotter,m ember of @PortBizOpps: DHS has designated and certified the ShotSpotter GLS under the SAFETY Act.. http://fb.me/CdqJX6dq more >>
PortBizOpps: Orlando International Airport receiving grant money for CCTV http://bit.ly/cF2QoT #TSA #DHS #orlando #airport #travel @InterPortPolice more >>
PortBizOpps: They list on PortBizOpps RT @InterPortPolice: RCMP article on how @Shotspotter reduces #crime http://bit.ly/drM3dU #police #safety #DHS more >>
PortBizOpps: www.PortBizOpps.org-- Transportation Security & Law Enforcement Supplier Directory--From the Airport and Seaport Police #tech #police more >>
PortBizOpps: RT @JBGrant: We are getting our new PortBizOpps.org website read. This is a transportation supplier directory and opportunity site. ww ... more >>
PortBizOpps: U.S. Airport and Seaport Police manage this site in alliance w/ the International Assoc. of Airport & Seaport Police - "InterPort Police". more >>
