The Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO for short) is a
not-for-profit organisation
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
which aims to promote the intelligence profession in
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...
. It was incorporated in 1990.
Membership is limited to persons who are linked to intelligence practice and/or training, and about 40% of members come from
Australia's Law Enforcement community and/or government employment. The Institute has a number of objectives, including the development of the profession through training, exchange of ideas and concepts relating to the field of intelligence.
AIPIO was co-founded by Mr Don McDowell from the Australian Attorney-General's Department and Inspector Glenn Jones from the Australian Bureau of Criminal Intelligence/NSW Police Force.
The inaugural AIPIO Management Committee comprised the following individuals:
Don McDowell - President;
Jack L'Epagniol - Vice President and Journal Editor;
Glenn Jones - General Secretary and assistant editor;
Jim Underwood - Treasurer;
Joe Brain - Registrar (of members) ;
In 1991, AIPIO conducted its first annual conference, "Intel '91" which tool place at the Manly Pacific Hotel, Many, NSW.
References
External links
Official website
Intelligence Officers
Non-profit organisations based in Australia
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