International Association of Gendarmeries and Police Forces with Military Status
The International Association of Gendarmeries and Police Forces with Military Status (commonly known as FIEP) is an international association of police forces with military status operating under the gendarmerie model. Founded in 1994 by France, Italy, and Spain and named in 1996 after Portugal joined, it serves as a forum for cooperation and exchange of experience among its members and is limited to forces with military status that conduct policing missions under judicial authority and public order operations under civilian control.