The WORLDPOL  is a friendship organization for members of the police force, whether in employment or retired, and without distinction as to rank, position, gender, race, language or religion. We have around 400,000 members in nearly 180 countries, of which 80 are affiliated National Sections, and we are represented on 6 continents.

Our motto is 'Servo Semper' - Service Forever'

We are a Intergovernmental organization and Foundation, and our aims are to create and strengthen bonds of friendship between members of the police service, promote international cooperation in social, cultural and professional fields, encourage peaceful co-existence between peoples and preservation of world peace, improve the public image of the police service and enhance recognition of the WORLDPOL by international bodies.

The WORLDPOL is committed to the principles as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as adopted by the United Nations in 1948, and is in Consultative (Special) Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, and also is in Consultative Status with the Organization of American States and UNESCO.