Interpol Interpol is an abbreviation for international police, which is the
largest international police organisation. Partly because of its size
it has encountered many problems. The question is: What problems were
Interpol faced in attempting to achieve its aims since its formation
in 1923? As the name says it, its job is to act as police for the
whole world sharing information and working with countries to
facilitate cross border criminal police organisation. Its area lies
under vast circumstances. Taking the area of control into
consideration you could call Interpol 'The World Police.' A truly over
lined name, still somewhat close to the real Interpol. Its main
objective or mission is: 'To be the world's pre-eminent police
organisation in support of all organisations, authorities and services
whose mission is preventing, detecting, and suppressing crime.' This
aim is achieved by facilitating international co-operation,
co-ordinating operations with member countries, exchange information
which is relevant and valuable and providing both regional focus and
global perspective. Simultaneously remembering respect for human
rights and such issues. Under such a broad perspective problems must
have turned up. Some of the main and most important issues and
problems will be analysed throughout.
It was set up in 1923 under the rule of Dr. Johann Schober; the
Interpol now consists of 181 member countries which are spread over
five continents. It supports all organisations whose aim is to prevent
and combat crime. It basically links police arou...
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in every day and so have to ensure the safety of our environment.
Interpol is a perfect example of an international organisation which
is trying to make our environment safer. I think this is very
important and so is a good contribution to the world's community and
well being.
Reference List:
Interpol. (2003). Introduction to Interpol.
http://www.interpol.com/Public/Icpo/introduction.asp
(May 7 2003)
(1999). Interpol grows towards the next millennium.
http://www.afp.gov.au/raw/publications/platypus/june99/interpol.htm
(May 6 2003)
Maj (Retd) Agha Humayun Amin. (2000). Interpol, some basic facts.
http://www.paksearch.com/globe/2000/SEP/interpol.html
(May 7 2003)
Interpol. (2003). Structure of Interpol.
http://www.interpol.com/Public/icpo/governance/default.asp
(May 5 2003)
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