International Criminal

Police Organization –

INTERPOL

vision AND Mission

The Vision:

"Connecting police for a safer world".

The Mission:

"Preventing and fighting crime through

enhanced cooperation and innovation on police and

security matters"

1914First International Criminal Police Congress held in Monaco.

Police officers, lawyers and magistrates from 24 countries meet

to discuss arrest procedures, identification techniques,

centralized international criminal records and extradition

proceedings.

1923Creation of the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC) with

headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on the initiative of Dr Johannes Schober,

president of the Vienna Police. Wanted persons notices first published in

INTERPOL’s International Public Safety Journal.

1930Specialized departments established to deal with currency counterfeiting, criminal

records and passport forgery.

1932Following the death of Dr Schober, new statutes put in place creating the post of

Secretary General. The first was Austrian Police Commissioner Oskar Dressler.

1935INTERPOL international radio network launched.

1942ICPC falls completely under German control and is relocated to Berlin.

1946Belgium leads the rebuilding of the organization after the end of World War II. A

new headquarters set up in Paris, and ‘INTERPOL’ chosen as the organization’s

telegraphic address. Democratic process to elect the President and Executive

Committee instituted.

Present INTERPOL colour-coded notice system initiated and first Red Notices

for persons wanted internationally issued.

1956Following the adoption of a modernized constitution, the ICPC becomes the

International Criminal Police Organization-INTERPOL, abbreviated to ICPO–

INTERPOL or just INTERPOL. The Organization becomes autonomous by

collecting dues from member countries and relying on investments as the main

means of support.

1971The United Nations recognizes INTERPOL as an intergovernmental organization.

1972A Headquarters Agreement with France recognizes INTERPOL as an

international organization.

1982An independent body created to monitor the implementation of INTERPOL’s

internal rules in relation to data protection. This will become the Commission

for the Control of INTERPOL Files in 2003.

1989INTERPOL moves its General Secretariat to Lyon, France.

2002The I-24/7 web-based communication system launched, significantly improving

NCBs’ access to INTERPOL’s databases and services. Canada is the first country to

connect to the system.

Database of stolen and lost travel documents launched.

2005First INTERPOL-United Nations Special Notices issued for individuals subject to

UN sanctions against Al Qaeda and the Taliban.

The emblem

The emblem, in use since 1950, comprises

the following elements:

A representation of the globe, to indicate

that INTERPOL's activities are

worldwide;

•Olive branches either side of the globe to

symbolize peace;

•The name "INTERPOL" below the

globe in the centre of the olive branches;

•A vertical sword behind the globe,

symbolizing police action.

•The abbreviations "OIPC" and "ICPO"

above the globe either side of the sword;

•The scales below the olive branches

symbolize justice.

The flagThe flag has been in use since 1950.

It has a light-blue background;

•The emblem is in the centre;

•The four lightning flashes arranged

symmetrically around the emblem

symbolize telecommunications and speed

in police action.

The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO, French: Organisation

internationale de Police Criminelle – OIPC), or INTERPOL, is an

intergovernmental organization facilitating international police cooperation. It

was established as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC) in 1923

and adopted its telegraphic address as its common name in 1956

Its work focuses primarily on public safety, terrorism, organized crime, crimes

against humanity, environmental crime, genocide, war crimes, piracy,

illicit traffic in works of art, illicit drug production, drug trafficking, weapons

smuggling, human trafficking, money laundering, child pornography, white-

collar crime, computer crime.

Current members

of the

Executive Committee

Interpol differs from most law-enforcement agencies—agents do not

make arrests themselves, and there is no single Interpol jail where criminals are

taken. The agency functions as an administrative liaison between the law-

enforcement agencies of the member countries, providing communications and

database assistance. This is vital when fighting international crime because

language, cultural and bureaucratic differences can make it difficult for officers

of different nations to work together.

They maintain collections of fingerprints and mug shots, lists of

wanted persons, DNA samples and travel documents.

A secure worldwide communications network allows Interpol agents

and member countries to contact each other at any time. Known as I-24/7, the

network offers constant access to Interpol's databases. While the National

Central Bureaus are the primary access sites to the network, some member

countries have expanded it to key areas such as airports and border access

points. Member countries can also access each other's criminal databases via the

I-24/7 system.

Constitution of Interpol

Art. 2 ( AIMS):

1. to ensure and promote the widest possiblemutual assistant between all criminal policeauthorities w/n the limits of the laws existing in thedifferent countries and in the spirit of the “UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMANRIGHTS”.

2. to establish and develop all institution likelyto contribute effectively to the prevention andsuppression of ordinary law crimes.

Art. 3 ( Strictly forbidden activities to intervene by the

organization)

POLITICAL

MILITARY

RELIGIOUS

Or Racial character

Art. 4 (Membership)

any country may delegate as a member to the

Organization any official police body whose function

come w/n the framework of activities of the

Organization

STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION

The International Criminal Police Organization- Interpol shall compromise:

The General Assembly

Functions: (art. 8)

a) to carry out the duties lay down in the constitution

b) To determine principles and lay down the general measures suitable for

attaining the objectives of the Organization as given in art. 2 of the

constitution;

c) To examine and approve the general programe of activities prepared by

the secretary general for the coming year.

d) To determine any other regulations deemed necessary;

e) To elect persons to performed function mentioned in the Constitution;

f) To adopt resolution and make recommendations to members on matters

w/ w/c the Organization is competent to deal;

g) To determine the financial policy of the Organization;

h) To examine and approve any agreements to be made w/ other

organization.

The Executive Assembly

Composed of;

1. One President

1. Three Vice-president

2. And nine delegates

3. Thirteen members coming from

The General Secretariat

The National Central Bureaus

The Advisers

The Commission for the Control of Files

CRIME AREAS

Notices

INTERPOL Notices are international requests for

cooperation or alerts allowing police in member

countries to share critical crime-related information.

In addition, Notices are used by the United

Nations, International Criminal Tribunals and the

International Criminal Court to seek persons wanted for

committing crimes within their jurisdiction, notably

genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

Issued for groups and individuals

who are the targets of UN Security

Council Sanctions Committees.

Purple Notice

To seek or provide information on

modi operandi, objects, devices and

concealment methods used by

criminals.

Black Notice

To seek information on unidentified

bodies.

Green Notice

To provide warnings and intelligence

about persons who have committed

criminal offences and are likely to

repeat these crimes in other countries.

Orange Notice

To warn of an event, a person, an

object or a process representing a

serious and imminent threat to

public safety.

Red Notice

To seek the location and arrest of

wanted persons with a view to

extradition or similar lawful action.

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, location

or activities in relation to a crime.

Interpol Philippines

Interpol Philippines

The Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (PCTC), which

houses INTERPOL Manila, is the national law enforcement

agency which carries investigations beyond the borders of the

Philippines. Its priority crime areas include:

• Illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic

substances;

• Money laundering;

• Terrorism;

• Arms smuggling;

• Trafficking in persons;

• Piracy;

• Any crime which impacts the stability and security of the

Philippines.

The PCTC coordinates all transnational crime operations

carried out by other government agencies of the Philippines. It

designs new projects to strengthen the country’s combined

response and ensures the efficient exchange of information. The

PCTC recommends ways to better prevent transnational crime and

to detect and apprehend criminals operating across borders. A

central database of national and international legislation underpins

these recommendations. Activities are reinforced through training

programmes delivered in cooperation with national government

agencies, other countries and international organizations.

The PCTC is assisted by the Philippine’s 22 national law

enforcement agencies:

Philippine’s 22 national law enforcement agencies

Philippine National Police;

National Bureau of Investigation;

Department of Justice;

Anti-Money Laundering Council;

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Philippine

Central Bank);

Bureau of Customs;

Bureau of Immigration;

Bureau of Internal Revenue;

Dangerous Drugs Board;

Department of Finance;

Department of Foreign Affairs;

Department of Tourism;

Philippine Center on Transnational Crime;

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency;

Optical Media Board;

Philippine Coast Guard

Philippine Overseas Employment

Administration;

Philippine Ports Authority;

Philippine Postal Corporation;

Presidential Anti-Organized Crime

Commission;

Securities and Exchange Commission;

Office for Transportation Security.

INTERPOL Manila

The National Central Bureau (NCB) for the Philippines is an inter-

ministerial entity which is not part of the Philippine National Police but instead is

directly attached to the Office of the President. As such it benefits from direct

access to the services of all law enforcement agencies in the Philippines.

The NCB is referred to as “NALECC-SCILEC” (National Law

Enforcement Coordinating Committee - Sub Committee on International Law

Enforcement Cooperation).

INTERPOL Manila is an integral part of the PCTC. Its mission is to serve

as the liaison office and main coordinating body for international police

cooperation on behalf of all law enforcement agencies in the Philippines. Its main

duties include:

• Monitoring and coordinating law enforcement activities relating to transnational

crimes affecting the Philippines;

• Operating and maintaining an operations centre to serve as the focal point for

international cooperation on transnational crime for all law enforcement

agencies in the Philippines;

• Acting as a NALECC Sub Committee in the monitoring of crime and activities

which threaten national security and the economy.

INTERPOL Manila works around the clock and uses English as its main

working language.

Presented by:

Group III

Agosto, Carlito O.

Baylon, Jonard M.

Cañon, Merryshell D.

Otanio, Kennith Gay C.