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Valdecy Urquiza of Brazil has been proposed by INTERPOL’s Executive Committee as its candidate to be the next Secretary General of INTERPOL. His candidacy will be submitted to INTERPOL’s supreme governing body, the General Assembly, for endorsement during its meeting in Glasgow, United Kingdom. If endorsed by a majority of INTERPOL’s 196 members, he will assume office at the end of the term of the current Secretary General – Jürgen Stock of Germany – on 7 November 2024.

☢️ As part of continuous efforts to enhance biosecurity, the first INTERPOL Global Biosecurity Conference took place this week at our Headquarters in Lyon, France. Organized by the Bioterrorism Prevention Unit, within INTERPOL’s Counter Terrorism Directorate, more than 120 participants gathered to foster dialogue across health, customs and science sectors, as well as policy makers & international organizations. The aim of the conference was to raise awareness on biological threats and highlight best practices and challenges in areas of prevention, preparedness and response to biological incidents. Several side events took place during the 3-day conference including a live demonstration on how to safely identify, collect and package evidence biologically contaminated materials. A step-by-step commentary on the interagency cooperation required during complex interventions of contaminated environments was provided to delegates. The conference included a set of recommendations to strengthen global biosecurity, which will soon be made available to law enforcement communities around the world.

📢 Last chance to apply: Do you want to work in a multicultural environment and gain exclusive insights into how INTERPOL operates? We are looking for a talented student or recent graduate to join our Communications Team! You will be part of the Campaign and Advocacy team which manages the outreach to the public and the press. A university degree in the area of communications or digital media is preferred. 📅 Deadline: 8th of July 2024 ⏳ Duration: 11 months 📍 Duty Station: Lyon, France ✍ Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d83RuPF6

At the Fourth United Nations Chief of Police Summit (#UNCOPS), we emphasised the pivotal role INTERPOL plays in fostering international police cooperation. To keep pace with the ever-evolving criminal landscape, we have introduced I-CORE, a transformative initiative aimed at modernising our technological framework to help member countries strengthen their response to crime.

A total of USD 257 million in assets seized in Operation First Light, with 3,950 arrests and the identification of 14,643 suspects spanning 61 countries.   Global police crackdown against: 🪝Phishing 💹Investment fraud 🛍️Fake online shopping sites 💘Romance scams 👥Impersonation Read more on this operation ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dkje_C-x

The Secretary General of INTERPOL is the Organization’s chief official and is appointed for a five-year term in office. For more information on the selection process ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e5Jw9CuP

Our counter-terrorism unit has gathered 100 female police officers from 13 countries in Amman 🇯🇴 For the next three days they will discuss current challenges, participate in practical exercises and explore a range of leadership opportunities. #ICTSHIELD #CTMENAII

🚨 Operation Global Chain, a large-scale operation against human trafficking has led to: 🔹 219 criminals arrested 🔹 1,374 victims identified 🔹 276 new investigations launched 🔹 2,074 criminal assets seized 🔹 363 fraudulent documents detected   Led by Austria and coordinated by Romania, Europol, Frontex and INTERPOL, this action week aimed to disrupt high-risk criminal networks, focusing on cases of sexual exploitation, forced criminality and forced begging, with particular attention paid to cases involving child victims.   Read more on this joint operation ⬇ https://lnkd.in/d77Prtbt

#UNSC Open Debate on Cybersecurity “Cyber threats know no borders, and neither should our defenses. INTERPOL remains committed to ensure a safer cyber world for all through collaboration, innovation, and endless dedication." Roraima Ana Andriani, INTERPOL Special Representative to the United Nations

🛂 We recently held training activities on ‘Detection of Installation Surveillance’ in Mauritius, Seychelles and Kenya. The Port Security Project #FundedByEU enables trainees to conduct basic surveillance and analysis to: ▶ Protect and identify vulnerabilities within a critical infrastructure facility ▶ Protect high-profile soft targets ▶ Provide designated personnel with the ability to assemble a surveillance detection team ▶ Allow its members detect any hostile surveillance   This training is designed for personnel with a maritime and port security enforcement mandate, such as police, maritime authorities, port authority/facility officers, coast guard and customs officers, among others. The project is coordinated by the Indian Ocean Commission and implemented jointly with the International Maritime Organization and the UNODC.