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INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 190 member countries. Our role is to enable police around the world to work together to make the world a safer place. Our high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational support helps meet the growing challenges of fighting crime in the 21st century.
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This is where you will find the latest news and multimedia from INTERPOL. Read our news stories and speeches; see the Organization in action through videos and photo galleries; and download our fact sheets, brochures and annual reports.
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At INTERPOL today, we have a strong network of 190 member countries, each represented by a National Central Bureau and committed on a daily basis to international police cooperation.
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Our global police communications channels and internationally recognized alert systems allow police around the world to share data instantly and securely. A 24-hour contact point and specialized teams provide targeted support to serious crime or disaster incidents.
Contact INTERPOL
If you wish to make a request, complaint or challenge any information recorded in our databases please submit your request and any supporting documents to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files which is an independent body. Any complaints, requests or challenges sent to other addresses will not be treated as confidential and may be used for police purposes.
INTERPOL general contact detailsYou can get in touch with INTERPOL using the contact details below. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate department but please note that we are unable to respond to all queries.
INTERPOL Fax: +33 (0)4 72 44 71 63 E-mail: Contact INTERPOL |
Report a crime
Criminal activity or missing persons should be reported to your local police department or your National Central Bureau (NCB). For further information, see the profile page for the relevant member country. @ Report a suspected fraud and abusive use of INTERPOL's name or distinctive signs Please note that we are not able to respond to all queries. |
Specific servicesFor certain types of enquiry you can contact individual departments directly, as below: |