Interpol

181 Member Nations

Currently planning an international conference in Benidorm, Spain on:

• Terrorism,
• Illegal immigration
• Organized crime
• Drugs
• Financial crime
• Stolen works of art

- transnational offences which take advantage of the most modern technologies.

MISSION:
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. Interpol will achieve this by:

• Providing both a global perspective and a regional focus;
• Exchanging information that is timely, accurate, relevant and complete;
• Facilitating international co-operation;
• Co-ordinating joint operational activities of our member countries;
• Making available know- how, expertise and good practice

Interpol will act on the basis of the articulated demands and expectations of these organisations, authorities and services, while remaining alert to developments so as to be able to anticipate future requirements.

ICPO-Interpol Constitution and General Regulations

Values

Respect for human rights

Integrity

Commitment to quality

Availability

Team spirit

Value for money

Accountability

Membership:

Article 4 of the Interpol Constitution:
Any country may delegate as a Member to the Organization any official police body whose functions come within the framework of activities of the Organization. The request for membership shall be submitted to the Secretary General by the appropriate governmental authority. Membership shall be subject to approval by a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly.

NOTE: Students should review information from the for selected Interpol member countries, for a more critical perspective of what Interpol can and cannot achieve or do. Note that countries such as Myanmar, Iran and other "not so human rights" oriented countries are members of Interpol.

Given their status in the global community, what does this say about the membership requirements for Interpol?

What does this say about the members of the General Assembly who approve/disapprove membership?