APA-ACPO 2010

The APA-ACPO International Policing Exhibition, the UK’s biggest and most influential event targeted at anyone involved in policing and security, is being held 30 June - 1 July at Manchester Central. Hosted in association with the Home Office, this leading event features the latest technology and services for policing and security from over 120 leading international suppliers and is free to attend for all police staff, associates and colleagues.

Free accredited training for exhibition visitors
The exhibition will feature educational workshops, presentations and case studies from organisations currently engaged in groundbreaking projects with police forces and authorities. Organisations involved in compiling the programme include the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA), ISIS and the Metropolitan Olympic Procurement to name but a few. These unique training sessions are free to attend and places will be limited, so register your interest now at www.acpo-apa.co.uk to stay up to date with the latest developments. The full programme will be published shortly.

Technology and services
Exhibitors in the defence and security sector will be displaying the latest technology and services for the counter terrorism community. These include defence organisations such as the Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) and ADS, the UK’s Aerospace, Defence and Security trade body, recently launched as a result of a merger of the Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS), the Defence Manufacturers Association (DMA) and the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC).
    
Other exhibitors include world-leading top marine technology and engineering company Global Marine Systems, leading personal protection equipment supplier Hawk Protection and Europol, the European law enforcement agency aimed at preventing and combating terrorism and other serious forms of organised crime. Also exhibiting will be data specialists Excelerate and lean-based solutions supplier Simpler.
    
There will also be the latest protective clothing and equipment from exhibitors such as Hawk Protection and mobile management solutions from ttMobiles.
    
Following the success of the live demonstrations at the 2009 event, the 2010 event will host a range of live training features including canine bomb and drug search demonstrations, public safety cycling and hand-to-hand combat taking place throughout the two days of the show.
    
Once again, the layout of the exhibition will be split into dedicated zones to allow visitors to more easily navigate the full spectrum of products and technology on display. In addition to the defence and security zones, the event will feature areas dedicated to IT and Communications, Special Operations and CBRN.
    
The International Policing Exhibition is organised on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers and the Association of Police Authorities in association with the Home Office.

The conference
The APA-ACPO National Policing Conference will run alongside the exhibition from 29 June – 1 July and is a closed session for members of the Association of Chief Police Officers, Association of Police Authorities and the Home Office. This prestigious conference will deliver a key focus for the policy and direction of policing following the general election. The focused conference programme will include topical presentations on the 2012 Olympic Games, Counter Terrorism, Cyber crime and Tackling Violence and Serious Organised Crime among others.
    
Building on the show’s success at Manchester Central in 2009, this summer’s event returns to this dynamic venue in the heart of Manchester. The recent refurbishment of the centre has created a dramatic new entrance for the conference and exhibition and closer integration between the two.
    
As all forces continue to manage the conflicting demands of budget control against continued demand for improved performance and delivery, this is a must-attend event for all levels of police to discover cost- effective solutions in every field of operation.
    
The International Policing Exhibition is organised on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers and the Association of Police Authorities in association with the Home Office.
    
APA Chair, Chair, Mr Rob Garnham said: “The exhibition provides a valuable opportunity to interact with a wide variety of colleagues from a range of partner organisations and suppliers.  The exchange of views and exposure to new and innovative ideas stimulate change and increase the opportunity for successful outcomes for the communities that we serve”.
    
ACPO President, Sir Hugh Orde said: “Policing faces a future of change and challenge. This year’s APA-ACPO conference and exhibition in Manchester will be a crucial event on the policing calendar, giving all those involved in policing the chance to come together to debate the issues.”

For more information
Put the dates in your diary now and register free online at www.acpo-apa.co.uk