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Year II - LEA 2 Comparative Models in Policing

Course Module for

COMPARATIVE MODELS IN POLICING
(LEA 2)

LESSON No. 5 - INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION (INTERPOL)

Intended Learning Outcome (ILO):

To understand INTERPOL and how works around the world.

To know its functions, strategies, and objectives in facing the increasingly complex and
digitalized environment of law enforcement.

What is INTERPOL?

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is the world's largest international
police organization with 192 member countries. The main purpose of its establishment is to
enable the world police to ensure the safety of human beings all over the world.

The first idea of establishing Interpol was hit in 1914 at the first International Criminal Police
Congress held in Monaco. It was officially established in 1923 as the 'International Criminal
Police Commission'. This organization began to be known as "INTERPOL" in 1956.

INTERPOL's headquarter is located in Lyon (France). Its current chairman is "Meng

Hongwei". INTERPOL's General Assembly is its Governing body.

Vision of INTERPOL

“Connecting police for a safer world” 

A world where law enforcement professionals can securely access, share, and communicate
vital police information whenever and wherever needed, thereby supporting the security of the
world's citizens.

Mission of INTERPOL

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“Preventing and fighting crime through enhanced cooperation and innovation on police and
security matters.”

We facilitate the widest possible mutual assistance between law enforcement authorities through
secure channels, access to global police data and information, operational support, capacity
building, and training.
Functions of INTERPOL

INTERPOL enables international police to work together to fight international crime in 192
member countries. It primarily uses its police expertise and capabilities for these three types of
crimes.

1. Counterterrorism
2. Organized crime
3. Cyber Crime

Interpol works in conjunction with all member countries and international organizations like the
United Nations and European Union to combat international crime.

The main Functions of INTERPOL are as follows:

1. Securing Global Police Communication Services

Interpol has developed a global police communication system, which is known as I-24/7
(Information 24x7), which allows any member country to safely obtain and communicate data
related to crime, criminals, etc. The Liaison Bureau (LB) is connected to this Communication
system and the chief officer of any country can get Interpol services through Liaison Bureau.

2. Operational data services and databases for police

Through the database I-24/7, member countries can get this data directly when they need it.
Here member countries, including the security forces have direct and immediate access to a
wide range of databases, stolen motor vehicles, including stolen and lost travel documents,
stolen works of Art, nominal data, DNA Profiles, counterfeit payment cards, and fingerprints.

3. Issuing of notices against global criminals

INTERPOL also publishes severe crime-related data through a system of international notices.
INTERPOL's General Secretariat (IPSG) issues notice in the four official languages of the
organization i.e., English, French, Arabic, and Spanish at the requests of member countries.

4. Reducing organized and new types of crime

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INTERPOL is committed to reducing organized crimes, criminal networks and the destruction of
illegal markets, and the protection of weaker communities. INTERPOL issues 7 types of notices
to nab criminals all over the world.

5. Counter Terrorism Operations

One of the main works of INTERPOL is to ensure global solidarity against international
terrorism and measures to deal with chemical attacks, biological attacks, radiological
attacks, and nuclear attacks all over the world.

Professors’ Note / Discussion:

As discussed, the INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization which
enables its 192 member countries to ensure the safety of human beings all over the world.

INTERPOL enables its member countries’ international police to work together to fight
international crime in the increasingly complex and digitalized environment of law
enforcement.

As future criminologists, you would encounter international crime in the increasingly

complex and digitalized environment of law enforcement. Extensive programs and in-depth
research should be undertaken in support of the current predicament our Law Enforcement
Agencies are facing to further improve their conditions to serve the public with utmost
efficiency.

REFERENCES:

Crime Control Model, https://definitions.uslegal.com/c/crime-control-model/#:~:text=Crime

%20control%20model%20refers%20to,limiting%20the%20powers%20of%20government.

Due Process Model, https://definitions.uslegal.com/d/due-processmodel/#:~:text=A

%20due%20process%20model%20is,both%20procedual%20and%20substantive
%20aspects.

Styles of Policing, criminal-justice.iresearchnet.com/system/styles-of-policing/

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What Style of Police Leadership is Most Effective, (Fritsvold, Erik),

https://onlinedegrees.sandiego.edu/what-style-police-leadership-most-effective/

Police Structure: A Comparative Study of Policing Models (Varghese, J, 2010)

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228242038_Police_Structure_A_Comparative_
Study_of_Policing_Models

Comparative Study of Policing Models,

https://www.lawteacher.net/free-law-essays/administrative-law/comparative-study-of-
policing-models-administrative-law-essay.php#ftn6

Theories of Policing, http://what-when-how.com/police-science/theories-of-policing-police/

https://www.unafei.or.jp/publications/pdf/RS_No60/No60_20RC_Group1.pdf

Interpol - An Overview on Organisation, Functions, Cross Border Patrol

https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/interpol

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