interpol
/,intə:poul/
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An international organization facilitating police cooperation: Interpol is an intergovernmental organization that enables police forces from different countries to work together on cross-border criminal investigations and law enforcement activities.
- A global police communication network: It serves as a secure communication and data-sharing network for member countries' law enforcement agencies.
Usage
As a subject:
- Interpol issued a Red Notice for the fugitive.
- Interpol helps coordinate international efforts against trafficking.
As an object:
- The national police contacted Interpol for assistance.
- They requested data through Interpol's channels.
Advanced Usage
"Interpol notice": A formal request for cooperation or alert issued by Interpol to its member countries. There are different types, such as Red Notices (for arrest) and Blue Notices (for information).
- The suspect was detained based on an Interpol Red Notice.
"Interpol liaison officer": A designated officer within a national police force who acts as the primary point of contact with Interpol.
- Our Interpol liaison officer is handling the international query.
Variants and Related Words
- Interpol General Secretariat: The central administrative body of Interpol, located in Lyon, France, which coordinates daily activities.
- NCB (National Central Bureau): The designated office in each member country that connects the national police with the Interpol network.
- The request was sent to the NCB in Washington.
Synonyms
- International Criminal Police Organization: The full official name of Interpol.
- Global police network: A descriptive term for its function.
Related Phrases
"To circulate via Interpol": To distribute information (e.g., alerts, warrants) to member countries through the Interpol system.
- The warrant was circulated via Interpol to 195 countries.
"Interpol database": Refers to the secure global databases (like stolen travel documents or wanted persons) maintained by the organization.
- The officer checked the passport against the Interpol database.
Noun
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an international intelligence agency permitting collaboration among intelligence agencies around the world
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