See also

The INTERPOL–United Nations Ministerial Meeting Strengthening the role of police in peacekeeping operations 11-12 October 2009, Singapore

Brochure: INTERPOL and the United Nations, Partners in building sustainable security      (Acrobat file)

Fact sheet: The INTERPOL-United Nations Ministerial Meeting     (Acrobat file)

A role for police in peacekeeping

Strong and well-trained police forces are essential in supporting state institutions during crisis situations, and this new initiative seeks to highlight the need for increased police support in peacekeeping operations.

Organized crime fuels conflicts, for example, by allowing the opposition to generate funds and buy weapons to be used against government forces, threatening not only national but also regional and international security. An increased police presence is therefore a necessary complement to military and other peacekeeping forces.

How INTERPOL can contribute

By combining the strengths of the two Organizations, INTERPOL and the UN can create a powerful partnership and a wide-reaching network that will help restore peace and security.

A co-operation agreement lays out the guidelines for future collaboration, including secondment of police officers from INTERPOL's 188 member countries, provision of police training, and access to INTERPOL's tools and infrastructure.

Ministerial meeting

This innovative partnership will be launched at a ministerial meeting held during INTERPOL's 2009 General Assembly in Singapore (11-15 October), and will generate a high-level Declaration for action.