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.

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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 co-operation.

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.

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The INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) forms the link between national police and INTERPOL's international law enforcement community. It is typically a division of the national police agency or investigation service and serves as the contact point for all INTERPOL activities in the field.

The NCB is the designated contact point for the General Secretariat, Regional Bureaus and any other country requiring assistance with overseas investigations and the location and apprehension of fugitives.

Highly trained police officers at the NCB contribute to INTERPOL's criminal databases and cooperate with other countries on cross-border investigations, operations and arrests.

INTERPOL Vatican in action

09 November 2012

Pope receives global law enforcement leaders: Commends INTERPOL efforts in combating crime

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican City State has welcomed police officials from across the world with Pope Benedict XVI receiving delegates and INTERPOL officials who attended the Organization’s 81st General Assembly in Rome.Pope Benedict XVI received the visitors at a special audience in his capacity as the head of state of one the world’s smallest independent...