STAR International Police Exchange Alabama Chapter

STAR International Police Exchange Alabama Chapter The STAR - International Police Exchange Alabama Chapter is hosted with the coordinated effort of multiple law enforcement agencies in North Alabama. (JB)

The program fosters professional and cultural exchange between officers in the US, Germany, & Spain Mission
STAR – International Police Exchange has been formed in 1985 between German and US police officers. Our mission is the personal education of our members as well as the creation of friendships between US and German police officers. Through personal engagement and with assistance of their resp

ective police departments our members have created a very special network over the last 20 years. The main focus of our activities is the personal interaction and understanding of each other. Therefore, every year our members organize several exchange programs. The hosting police officer organizes extensive visitor programs and also arranges the lodging for the visiting officer. We do not just organize vacation trips but instead offer the opportunity to participate in the daily routine of each others police duties. These opportunities include participation in the daily routines of police duty as well as taking part in recreational activities outside of work. For 2 weeks the visiting officer will be part of his hosting family. Description
The Star program allows two law enforcement cultures from international communities to exchange ideas through placing guests in the total concept environment with their host families. Host families will allow law enforcement guests to reside with them for a period of two weeks exchanging the similar, but different cultures of law enforcement on and off duty. We have designed practical experiences related to our local law enforcement community, which contains exposure from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Overall this program benefits both law enforcement cultures with initiating new ideas and experiences valuable to the success of our growing law enforcement roles within our communities. We invite law enforcement communities to participate and welcome suggestions and inquire on how to participate in the future.

01/19/2026

Members, please go to the WhatsApp group and let us know if you can make the upcoming meeting.

Merry Christmas everyone!! 🎄
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas everyone!! 🎄

12/24/2025

3 more days to get your applications in if you plan to attend the program(s) in Germany in 2026. Let Eric Cole or Alice Evans know if you need an application form.

If you are interested in going to the program in Germany in 2026, you must notify us asap. We must have your application to Germany by December 28 no later than 1700 hours. It must reach them by midnight their time.

The dates are confirmed as
May 2- May 16, 2026
Location will be Hessen and first time ever Baden-Württemberg for the 40th anniversary of the STAR program.
All in all, they will probably have arround 10-13 hosts/ spots between the 2 locations for all of the USA chapters.

Eric & Dustie Cole, Star AL, had a great time when our friends from Star Bavaria visited recently!
12/17/2025

Eric & Dustie Cole, Star AL, had a great time when our friends from Star Bavaria visited recently!

12/12/2025

If you are interested in going to the program in Germany in 2026, you must notify us asap. We must have your application to Germany by December 28 no later than 1700 hours. It must reach them by midnight their time.

The dates are confirmed as
May 2- May 16, 2026
Location will be Hessen and first time ever Baden-Württemberg for the 40th anniversary of the STAR program.
All in all, they will probably have arround 10-13 hosts/ spots between the 2 locations for all of the USA chapters.

We had such a great time with our 2025 program! Time for a short recovery and then begin planning for next year. Can’t ...
10/22/2025

We had such a great time with our 2025 program! Time for a short recovery and then begin planning for next year. Can’t wait to work with some of our new host agencies to keep improving this wonderful experience.

It is a bittersweet day. Last few days included Barber Motorsports Museum, Kayaking in Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, and our ...
10/11/2025

It is a bittersweet day. Last few days included Barber Motorsports Museum, Kayaking in Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, and our Farewell Party. We cannot believe this two weeks is already ending but so happy & excited for new friendships & shared experiences. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later.

Thank you so much ALEA for the amazing day! You were great hosts and we look forward to partnering with you in the futu...
10/09/2025

Thank you so much ALEA for the amazing day! You were great hosts and we look forward to partnering with you in the future. This was an amazing experience for everyone.

10/08/2025
Week 2 (1st half) has been a blast with some of everything! State Capitol tour, Orange Beach PD, and Gulf Shores PD sho...
10/08/2025

Week 2 (1st half) has been a blast with some of everything! State Capitol tour, Orange Beach PD, and Gulf Shores PD showed us a great time. The whole Gulf Coast community has been such a support and joy to visit.

What an amazing 1st half! K-9 trials, Space & Rocket Center, range time, giant equipment the airport, aviation, boats, ...
10/07/2025

What an amazing 1st half! K-9 trials, Space & Rocket Center, range time, giant equipment the airport, aviation, boats, college football!! What could be better? Hint: Week 2 posts uploading soon

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