LEA-2 Midterm Pointes PDF

**[LEA-2]** **Elements of the Interpol Logo** The **globe**, to indicate that our activities are worldwide. **Olive branches** symbolizing peace; **Scales** symbolizing justice; A **vertical sword**, symbolizing police action; The name \"INTERPOL\"; The abbreviation \"ICPO\"(**Int...

**[LEA-2]** **Elements of the Interpol Logo** The **globe**, to indicate that our activities are worldwide. **Olive branches** symbolizing peace; **Scales** symbolizing justice; A **vertical sword**, symbolizing police action; The name \"INTERPOL\"; The abbreviation \"ICPO\"(**International Criminal Police Organization**.) and its French equivalent \"OIPC\"(**Organisation Internationale de Police Criminelle**). ** Blue and White**, blue symbolizes [trust, loyalty, and professionalism], while white represents [purity and peace]. **INTERPOL** The idea of the organization known today as Interpol was born at the first International Criminal Police Congress, held in Monaco in 1914 where legal experts and police officers from 20 countries discussed cross border crime. It was officially created in 1923 at Vienna Austria with the name, International Criminal Police Commission, and renamed in 1956 with the name, Interpol. Is the world\'s largest international police organization, with 195 member countries **INTERPOL\'s leadership** 1\. General Assembly - It takes all important decisions related to policy, resources, working methods, finances, activities and programs 2\. Executive Committee - This 13-member committee is elected by the General Assembly, and comprises the president, 3 vice presidents and 9 delegates covering the four regions 3\. General Secretariat - It serves as the main headquarters where coordination, communication, and support for international police cooperation take place. 4\. National Central Bureaus - Is the designated contact point for the General Secretariat, regional offices and other member country requiring assistance with overseas investigations and the location and apprehension of fugitives. 5\. Adviser - Are experts in a purely advisory capacity, who may be appointed by the Executive Committee and confirmed by the General Assembly 6\. The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's files - An independent body **Leadership:** The President of Interpol, currently **Ahmad Naser Al Raisi** (as of 2024), leads the Executive Committee. **[INTERPOL\'s 4 Core Functions ]** 1\. **Secure global police communication services** - a.k.a l-24/7. it serves police member countries via secure communication 2\. **Operational data services and data bases for police** - provides access to members on different databases 3\. **Operational police support services** - a 24/7 operation of Command and Coordination Center, providing support to law enforcement officials in the field 4\. **Police training and development** - equipping member countries in fighting transnational crimes **[The Seven types of INTERPOL notices and their objectives ]** **Red Notice**- To seek the arrest or provisional arrest of wanted persons with a view to extradition. **Yellow Notice**-To help locate missing persons, often minors, or to help identify persons who are unable to identify themselves. **Blue Notice**-To collect additional information about a person\'s identity or activities in relation to a crime. **Black Notice**-To seek information on unidentified bodies. **Green Notice**-To provides warnings and criminal intelligence about persons who have committed criminal offences and are likely to repeat these crimes in other countries. **Orange Notice**-To warn police, public entities and other international organizations about potential threats from disguised weapons, parcel bombs and other dangerous materials. **INTERPOL-United Nations Special Notice**-Issued for groups and intelligence individuals who are the targets of UN sanction against Al Qaeda and the Taliban. **[The Role of INTERPOL in Crime Control]** 1\. Drug Control 2\. Children and Human Trafficking 3\. Environment Crime **INTERPOL MANILA** INTERPOL Manila, Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (PCTC) is located at, 2nd flr, PNP Computer Service Bldg. Camp Crame, Quezon City, 1111 Philippines. **[Roles of the National Central Bureau]** 1\. Liaison and Communication: 2\. Information Sharing: 3\. Coordination of Operations: 4\. Issuing and Processing Notices: 5\. Capacity Building and Training: 6\. Policy Development: 7\. Community Engagement **[UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime]** The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, adopted by General Assembly resolution 55/25 of November 15, 2000, is the main international instrument in the fight against transnational organized crime. It opened for signature by Member States at high-level Political Conference convened for that purpose in Palermo, Italy, on 12-15 December 2000 and entered into force on 29 September 2003. **UNTOC** - United Nation on Transnational Organized Crime **UNODC** - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime **The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC)** In October 2018, UN member states finally adopted an implementation review mechanism for the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and its three protocols (human trafficking, migrant smuggling and firearms trafficking). **GI-TOC and the UNODC have together developed a programmed of initiatives that will cumulatively work towards achieving the following three outcomes:** * That diverse, civil-society perspectives are incorporated into the UNTOC review mechanism process, in a visible, impactful, coherent and coordinated manner.* **ASEAN Declaration on Transnational Organized Crime** **WE**, The ASEAN Ministers of Interior/Home Affairs and Representative of ASEAN Member Countries, participating in the first ASEAN Conference on Transnational Crime held in Manila on 18-20 December 1997 **[ASEANAPOL]** stands for the **ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference**, which brings together the heads of national police forces from the member states of the **Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)**. Its primary role is to enhance collaboration and cooperation among the police forces of ASEAN member states to address **transnational crime** and maintain **regional security**. **History of ASEANPOL** The first formal meeting of the Chiefs of ASEAN Police was held in Manila, Philippines on the 21 to *23* October 1981. **ASEANAPOL's Leadership Structure:** 1\. **Chairmanship**: The **chairmanship of ASEANAPOL** rotates **annually** among member countries. The **Chief of the National Police** from the host country serves as the chair for that year, overseeing the ASEANAPOL Conference and related meetings. 2\. **Executive Committee**: The **Executive Committee** is a smaller body within ASEANAPOL, typically composed of a select group of member states. 3\. **Permanent Secretariat**: The **ASEANAPOL Permanent Secretariat**, based in **Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia**, is the administrative and operational body of the organization. **Executive Director**, who serves a **2-year term**, supported by two Directors (serving **2-3 years**). The Secretariat manages daily operations, coordinates communication between member states, monitors the implementation of resolutions, and organizes the ASEANAPOL Conference **ASEANPOL PERMANENT SECRETARIAT** ** ** The Secretariat of ASEANPOL was on a rotational basis with member countries taking turns to host the ASEANAPOL Conference and automatically assume the role of the secretariat for the current year. **The tenure of service** Executive Director - 2 years Directors - 2 to 3 years