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I N T E R N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F A I R P O R T A N D S E A P O R T P O L I C E
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We are a worldwide, non-governmental and non-profit association dedicated to mutual co-operation in setting the highest
standards of safety, security and law enforcement regarding the transportation of persons and property through air and
seaport across boundaries and other terminals.
ABOUT THE IAASP
Crime at airports and seaports presents a serious problem to society worldwide. It was recognized in the late 1960s that
there was an urgent need for police and other law enforcement agencies to develop a faster means of exchanging
information and intelligence, internationally.
The IAASP was formed in 1969 bringing together representatives of police, other enforcement agencies and the
transportation industry in the movement of passengers and cargo at airports and seaports around the world. For the first
time, a professional approach to policing airports and seaports was possible worldwide, providing police forces with "port"
management and those associated with the transportation industry the ability to work in the common interest.
Members meet regularly to pool their experiences and exchange ideas on methods of combating criminal activities. Our
members are leading experts in the field of port policing and security and we are the only organization representing the
international port police and security community worldwide.
The Association has served in a consultative capacity with the United Nations, the U.S. Department of Transportation, US
Senate, the National Cargo Security Council, the Canadian Ministry of Transport and other organizations dedicated to port
law enforcement, port security and economic development.
The IAASP is registered as a non-profit society in the Province of British Columbia, Canada and Washington State, USA.
