Founder Arthur Troop was elected first Secretary General. An official badge or logo was agreed. The annual membership fee was ten shillings. The Association grew rapidly until its membership now stands at nearly 280,000 spread over 62 countries or Sections. Facilities for members have grown apace.
Many Sections provide accommodation for visiting members.
The Education Centre in Gimbom Castle, Germany conducts seminars on police related subjects in various languages. A flourishing short wave amateur radio system provides communication and training in radio techniques across the world. A growing number of Sections, including Ireland, publish home pages on the Internet. International competitions, friendship weeks, hosting and annual Congresses provide occasions to develop valuable individual friendships. The importance of the Association is internationally recognised by the United Nations and the Council of Europe.