NCJ Number
156631
Journal
Australian Police Journal Volume: 48 Issue: 1 Dated: (March 1994) Pages: 21-23
Date Published
1994
Length
3 pages
Annotation
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) was formed as an instrument of international police cooperation, based on recognition of the increases in international crime during the 20th Century, especially in recent decades.
Abstract
Interpol currently has 169 member countries and a headquarters staff of police officers from several countries. The organization operates the biggest computer of any police force and makes its data on criminal activities available to its member countries' police forces. The National Central Bureau (NCB) is Interpol's focal point in each member country. The Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police if Australia's representative to Interpol and is directly responsible to the Federal Minister for Justice. Australia's NCB currently has a staff of 14 and operates every day. The NCB can take action only on requests that are criminal or humanitarian in nature. The NCB assists all police officers with overseas inquiries. Photographs