International Day of Police Cooperation 2024
On September 7, the world observes the International Day of Police Cooperation, recognizing the crucial role of law enforcement in global security. This day highlights the importance of collaboration among police forces worldwide and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive framework to ensure police integrity, accountability, and oversight.
The International Day of Police Cooperation was officially designated by the United Nations General Assembly through a resolution adopted on December 16, 2022. The choice of September 7 as the date for this observance is significant, as it coincides with the centenary of INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization). The International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC), INTERPOL’s predecessor, was established on September 7, 1923.
The world marked the first International Day of Police Cooperation in 2023, aligning with INTERPOL’s 100th anniversary celebration.
The day emphasizes the critical need for sharing resources, intelligence, and expertise across borders to effectively combat crime and other illicit activities on a global scale.
A primary focus of this observance is to highlight the importance of establishing a robust framework for police oversight and accountability. This includes:
The day serves as a reminder of the need to cultivate a culture of transparency and integrity within law enforcement agencies worldwide. This is crucial for enhancing public trust and ensuring that policing effectively serves and protects communities.
The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Policing plays a pivotal role in commemorating this day. It emphasizes three key aspects of effective policing:
These elements are crucial for:
The UN advocates for a holistic approach to police oversight that goes beyond addressing misconduct after the fact. This approach includes:
Modern criminal activities often transcend national borders, both physically and virtually. Some key areas of concern include:
Criminals are increasingly exploiting technological advancements:
The trafficking of people and illicit goods often involves multiple countries at various stages:
INTERPOL emphasizes that criminals exploit weak links in global security. To counter this, the organization stresses the importance of:
India strongly supports the cooperation of international police organizations in combating all forms of crime and terrorism. Key points from India’s viewpoint include:
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan highlights the increasing importance of international police cooperation in tackling technology-enabled crimes that transcend borders.
The rise of transnational and organized crime necessitates real-time international police cooperation.
Prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of crime increasingly rely on digital evidence and foreign-located evidence.
Mohan emphasizes that new-age crimes are not confined by borders, including:
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