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.
Structure and governance
Executive Committee
Current members of the INTERPOL Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee (EC) meets three times a year and sets organizational policy and direction. The EC's members sit at the top level of policing in their own countries and bring many years of experience and knowledge to advise and guide us.Its role is to:
- Supervise the execution of the decisions of the General Assembly;
- Prepare the agenda for sessions of the General Assembly;
- Submit to the General Assembly any programme of work or project which it considers useful;
- Supervise the administration and work of the Secretary General.
Composition of the Executive Committee
Elected by the General Assembly, the EC has 13 members comprising the President of the Organization, three Vice-Presidents and nine Delegates, all from different countries.The President is elected for four years, and Vice-Presidents for three. They are not immediately eligible for re-election either to the same posts or as delegates to the Executive Committee.
Current members of the Executive Committee
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Europe |
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Africa |
Asia |
Americas |
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Europe |
Africa |
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Europe |
Asia |
Asia |
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Europe |
Americas |
Americas |
Legal background
INTERPOL's structure is defined in its Constitution (Article 5)
INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation
A cutting-edge research and development facility in Singapore
