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Interpol Ottawa - Fact Sheet

Overview

Created in 1923, INTERPOL is the world’s largest police organization with 188 member countries. INTERPOL does not actively investigate crime, but facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and assists member countries in seeking investigative assistance in their respective jurisdictions.

INTERPOL in Canada

In each of the member countries, INTERPOL is represented by a National Central Bureau (NCB). INTERPOL Ottawa is the Canadian NCB representing the interests of the INTERPOL organization in Canada. It is managed by the RCMP as part of the International Policing Sector and is comprised of RCMP regular and civilian members, seconded Canadian police officers and public servants.

Activities

INTERPOL Ottawa serves as the primary gateway for the Canadian law enforcement community to pursue assistance in criminal matters outside of Canada. It also coordinates all international requests for assistance with the appropriate Canadian law enforcement agencies.

Some of INTERPOL’s unique services include:

• Access to a range of criminal databases and the ability to conduct international checks on criminal records, passports, vehicle identification numbers, firearms etc.
• Issuing INTERPOL Notices to all member countries to help locate a fugitive, a missing person or to gather information on a subject.
• Coordinating and providing assistance in locating/deporting/extraditing foreign fugitives on Canadian soil and Canadian fugitives abroad.
• Providing up-to-date information to police investigators on legislation pertaining to criminal investigations and on Canadian requirements for pre-extradition.

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