What is Interpol ?

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What is Interpol ?

Answer 1

The International Criminal Police Organization, better known by its telegraphic address Interpol, is an organization facilitating international police cooperation. It was established as the International Criminal Police Commission in 1923 and adopted its telegraphic address as its name in 1956. It should not be confused with the International Police, which takes on an active uniformed role in policing war-torn countries.

There is also a band called Interpol

Answer 2

INTERPOL is simply a database and communication system.

It allows police organizations from all over the world to communicate with each other in an organized and efficient way (although the actual efficiency is debatable). The INTERPOL agents are really communications officers who help grease the wheels.

Let's say there is a criminal in NY, USA who escapes from police through JFK Airport and flies to Rome. The NYPD can get in touch with Italian police through INTERPOL to apprehend the suspect. INTERPOL is a way to get around beaurocracy (i.e. State Department)

A good illustration of INTERPOLs function is this true story:

About 10 years ago a scientist in Stockholm, who was diabetic accidently locked themselves in their own lab. They depserately needed their medication. There happened to be a short wave radio in the lab and the scientist got on it asking for help. A 8 year old kid in Austin Texas picked up the call and told his mom. The mother not knowing what else to do called her local police, who in turn went through INTERPOL, who contacted police in Stockholm, who were able to get to the lab and get the medication to the scientist. (The scientist spoke English in case you were wondering)

So INTERPOL is a facilitator of international police cooperation.

Answer 3

cops¿

Answer 4

International police.  I think they are affiliated with the UN.

Answer 5

Interpol

Official site of the New York band. Features discography and tour information.

www.interpolnyc.com

Answer 6

The International Police!