International Police Executive Symposium

34^th ANNUAL MEETING of the

INTERNATIONAL POLICE EXECUTIVE SYMPOSIUM

Budva, Montenegro
June 22^nd – 27^th, 2025

Welcome to the IPES 2025 Annual Meeting! Join us in person in Budva, Montenegro, for five days filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing among top police executives and scholars from around the world. This event is a must-attend for anyone in law enforcement or criminal justice who wants to stay ahead of the curve and connect with industry leaders. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow with your peers in the field.

“IPES brings police researchers and practitioners together to facilitate cross-cultural, international, and interdisciplinary exchanges for the enrichment of the policing profession.”

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

Please send abstracts for papers and presentations to the Program Chair, Dr. Donna Youngs, at [email protected]

All papers presented at the meeting will be considered for publication in a post-conference volume in the IPES Book Series, Advances in Police Theory and Practice.

The conference will be in Budva, a town in Montenegro on the Riviera of the Adriatic Sea. It is an incredible destination for history, culture, dining, and nightlife. The conference will be held in the luxurious Hotel Avala Resort & Villas, and the intense sessions will be interspersed with a rich cultural program, including tours of the ancient historic sites! You can receive more information about cultural activities from Dr. Snezana Mijovic Das, M.D., at [email protected].

The conference fee will cover the hotel, all meals, coffee breaks, sightseeing, cultural entertainment, and the spousal program costs. You may register and pay here via credit/debit card, PayPal, bank transfer, or by sending a check.

For more information, please contact Dr. Mustafa Ozguler, IPES Program Administrator & Treasurer, at [email protected].

Dilip K. Das, Ph.D.

Founding President of IPES, Professor of Criminal Justice

Human Rights Consultant to the United Nations

[email protected]

Meet with prominent researchers, leaders, and professionals from around the world!

IPES meetings are thoughtfully curated to provide participants with a profound understanding of the host country’s culture, history, and heritage, highlighting the intricate ways policing is shaped by these influences. This perspective is seamlessly integrated into our tours of cultural and historical landmarks.