Interpol
The International Criminal Police Organization – INTERPOL, commonly known as Interpol, is an international organization that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control. It is the world's largest international police organization. It is headquartered in Lyon, France, with seven regional bureaus worldwide, and a National Central Bureau in all 196 member states.
Some of the key events about Interpol
- 1923Established the International Criminal Police Commission to facilitate cross-border police cooperation
- 1938Interpol came under Nazi control after Germany annexed Austria, where the organization was headquartered
- 1940Interpol's operations were effectively suspended during World War II due to Nazi influence
- 1956Adopted the name "Interpol" and expanded its global reach
- 1962Interpol was criticized for refusing to assist in the capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann
- 1971Introduced the I-24/7 global police communications system
- 1973Interpol was accused of being used by authoritarian regimes to pursue political dissidents
- 1989Launched the first computerized database of international criminals
- 1989Interpol faced controversy over its refusal to assist in the arrest of Panama's leader on drug trafficking charges
- 2002Created the Command and Coordination Centre for 24/7 operational support
- 2004Implemented a color-coded notice system to alert member countries about fugitives and threats
- 2008Interpol was criticized for issuing a Red Notice against a Uighur activist at China's request
- 2009Established the Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore to combat cybercrime
- 2013Interpol was accused of failing to prevent Russia from abusing its systems to target political opponents
- 2014Launched the "Turn Back Crime" campaign to raise public awareness about organized crime
- 2016Initiated Project Stadia to help countries prepare security for major sporting events
- 2016Interpol faced backlash for electing a Chinese official as its president, raising concerns about potential undue influence
- 2017Interpol was criticized for allowing Venezuela to access its databases despite human rights concerns
- 2019Interpol was accused of failing to adequately vet candidates for its presidency after its Chinese president resigned amid corruption charges
- 2020Coordinated global efforts to combat COVID-19 related crimes and fraud
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