[20190102]IF10766_跨国犯罪问题：国际刑警组织.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated January 2, 2019Transnational Crime Issues: ICPO-INTERPOLIntroduction The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO)-INTERPOL is the worlds largest international police organization, whose purpose is to enable cooperation on crime fighting and prevention matters worldwide. In 1938, Congress authorized the United States to be an INTERPOL member (22 U.S.C. 263a). The United States is the largest contributor to INTERPOLs regular budget. In addition to funding, Congress has long maintained interest in several aspects of INTERPOLs activities, including its governance and membership, the scope of its policing authorities, and the potential exploitation of its notice system through which members share critical information. Structure and Governance INTERPOL is headquartered in Lyon, France, and a total of 194 countries are INTERPOL members, including the United States. New members are accepted into INTERPOL by majority vote. Countries interface with INTERPOL headquarters through National Central Bureaus (NCBs). INTERPOL Washington, which is the primary NCB for the United States, is organizationally a component of the U.S. Department of Justice