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Search : English Français Spanish Arabic [/en] Home About INTERPOL News and media Member countries INTERPOL expertise Crime areas INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 190 member countries. Our role is to enable police around the world to work together to make the world a safer place. Our high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational support helps meet the growing challenges of fighting crime in the 21st century. Overview Structure and governance Priorities Name and logo History INTERPOL 1914-2014 Legal materials International partners INTERPOL Foundation for a Safer World This is where you will find the latest news and multimedia from INTERPOL. Read our news stories and speeches; see the Organization in action through videos and photo galleries; and download our fact sheets, brochures and annual reports. Media room News Speeches Events Publications Videos Photos Campaign At INTERPOL today, we have a strong network of 190 member countries, each represented by a National Central Bureau and committed on a daily basis to international police cooperation. World Africa Americas Asia & South Pacific Europe Our global police communications channels and internationally recognized alert systems allow police around the world to share data instantly and securely. A 24-hour contact point and specialized teams provide targeted support to serious crime or disaster incidents. Overview Training and capacity building Data exchange Databases Notices Command & Coordination Centre Response teams Forensics Criminal Intelligence analysis Border management I-Checkit 12 November 2014 Forced labour key issue at INTERPOL trafficking in human beings conference Secretary General Stock underlines need for investigation and prosecution resources LYON, France – With an estimated 21 million victims trafficked worldwide, generating billions in profits, forced labour is a crucial issue at the INTERPOL Global Trafficking in Human Beings Conference which began today. 1 / 8 07 November 2014 Germany’s Jürgen Stock elected new INTERPOL Secretary General MONTE CARLO, Monaco – INTERPOL’s General Assembly has unanimously elected Jürgen Stock as the new Secretary General of the world’s largest police organization. 2 / 8 08 November 2014 Monaco’s Prince Albert II visits INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore SINGAPORE – HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco today visited the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) to see the world police body’s cutting-edge facilities which assist its 190 member countries combat cybercrime. 3 / 8 06 November 2014 INTERPOL’s Turn Back Crime campaign wins unanimous support of police worldwide Campaign promotes global alliance against crime MONTE CARLO, Monaco – INTERPOL’s Turn Back Crime campaign has been recognized by police chiefs from around the world as a unique and innovative tool to engage all sectors of society in a collective effort to fight crime and terrorism. 4 / 8 05 November 2014 INTERPOL member countries endorse expansion of I-Checkit MONTE CARLO, Monaco – In support of INTERPOL’s I-Checkit initiative to engage greater private sector support in global security, INTERPOL’s member countries have unanimously endorsed the programme’s expansion to a wider range of industries. 5 / 8 04 November 2014 INTERPOL Ministerial declaration looks to underpin global efforts in fighting crime and terrorism MONTE CARLO, Monaco – Justice, Security and Home Affairs Ministers from around the world have endorsed a joint declaration identifying the strategic opportunities to more effectively combat evolving crime threats. 6 / 8 03 November 2014 INTERPOL General Assembly opens in Monaco to address contemporary crime threats MONTE CARLO, Monaco – The INTERPOL General Assembly has opened with a gathering of Justice, Home Affairs and Security Ministers from some 100 countries which will examine the evolution of international police cooperation and chart the course for facing the crime challenges of the future. 7 / 8 03 November 2014 INTERPOL’s Turn Back Crime campaign takes off with AirAsia Public encouraged to share their #TurnBackCrimeplane photos NICE, France – INTERPOL’s Turn Back Crime campaign is reaching new heights with the delivery of a specially liveried AirAsia plane. 8 / 8 Forced labour key issue at INTERPOL trafficking in human beings conference Germany’s Jürgen Stock elected new INTERPOL Secretary General Monaco’s Prince Albert II visits INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore INTERPOL’s Turn Back Crime campaign wins unanimous support of police worldwide INTERPOL member countries endorse expansion of I-Checkit INTERPOL Ministerial declaration looks to underpin global efforts in fighting crime and terrorism INTERPOL General Assembly opens in Monaco to address contemporary crime threats INTERPOL’s Turn Back Crime campaign takes off with AirAsia More News All News 13 November 2014 From the crime scene to the courtroom: ICCWC release Guidelines on ivory Elephant poaching remains at critical levels in Africa, and continues to exceed the natural elephant population growth rates. This rapidly growing transnational organized crime threatens national security, the rule of law, and economic and social development. The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) today released ‘Guidelines on me... 07 November 2014 Five new members elected to INTERPOL Executive Committee MONTE CARLO, Monaco – Delegates at the 83rd INTERPOL General Assembly meeting in Monaco have elected five new members to its Executive Committee.Mr Sebastian Haitota Ndeitunga, Lieutenant General, Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, is the new Vice President for Africa.Kenya’s Director of Criminal Investigations, Francis Ndegwa Muhoro, was ele... 06 November 2014 Qatar Airways joins INTERPOL’s pioneering I-Checkit initiative MONTE CARLO, Monaco – As part of efforts to enhance international travel security, Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with INTERPOL to use the world police body’s  I-Checkit system to screen the passports of its passengers against INTERPOL's Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (SLTD) database.With the agreement, Qatar Airways becomes the first full-s... 29 October 2014 Media invitation for Global INTERPOL Conference – Ten Years of Combating Pharmaceutical Crime: Review and Prospects LYON, France – Senior law enforcement officials will be joined by representatives from government, inter-governmental organizations and the pharmaceutical industry at the upcoming global conference – Ten Years of Combating Pharmaceutical Crime: Review and Prospects to be held in Dublin, Ireland on 19 and 20 November. The conference is organized by INTERPO... Events All events 03 November 2014 - 07 November 2014 | Monaco 83rd INTERPOL General Assembly The General Assembly is composed of delegates appointed by the governments of member countries. As INTERPOL's supreme governing body, it meets once a year and takes all the major decisions affecting general policy, the resources needed for international cooperation, working methods, finances and programmes of activities. 12 November 2014 - 14 November 2014 | Lyon, France 3rd INTERPOL Global Trafficking in Human Beings Conference This conference brings together international experts from law enforcement, the public and private sectors, non-governmental and international organizations to address the problem of trafficking in human beings.With an estimated 21 million victims trafficked worldwide, generating billions in profits, forced labour is a crucial issue. 19 November 2014 - 20 November 2014 | Dublin, Ireland Ten Years of Combating Pharmaceutical Crime: Review and prospects During the past 10 years, a number of partners at the international, regional and national levels have intensified efforts to combat pharmaceutical crime with the aim of protecting public health and ensuring safety of pharmaceutical and medical products supply systems.In this respect, INTERPOL is organizing a global conference to gather all interested par... 01 December 2014 - 03 December 2014 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 19th INTERPOL Police Training Symposium This symposium is aimed at the heads of national, regional and international entities in charge of police capacity building, training and development. It would also be of interest and value to any police managers who are interested in learning about and sharing major training challenges and best practices in the area of capacity building for police forces... 14 April 2015 - 16 April 2015 | Singapore INTERPOL World With technological advancements occurring at an unprecedented scale, the world is now confronted with a host of new border-related crime threats that are increasingly complex and intertwined. This cross-sector event will drive security initiatives in four key areas: cybersecurity, safe cities, border management and supply chain security. Key initiatives INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation  This cutting-edge facility will equip the world’s police with the tools and knowledge necessary to better tackle the crime threats of the 21st century. I-Checkit  I-Checkit is an innovative tool being piloted to engage members of the public and the private sector in detecting and preventing illicit transactions. 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