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When was Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO) founded?

1923. The idea first came up at the 1914 International Criminal Police Congress in Monaco to set up an international agency to combat crime across the globe. It was brought up again at the 1923 Congress in Vienna, Austria and made an organization the same year.

How many countries were members of Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO) when it was originally established?

14. The original members were Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Sweden and Switzerland.

In what European city was the first headquarters of Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO) located?

Vienna. Vienna was the headquarters city until 1938 when Hitler annexed Austria and all their records were taken to Berlin.

Who was the first President of Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO)?

Johann Schober. He became the Secretary General while he was the President of the Vienna Police. He was also Chancellor of Austria twice.

When did Canada become a member of Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO)?

1949. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are responsible for operating the Interpol National Central Bureau located in Ottawa.

Most countries have their central Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO) office located in their capital cities. What is such an office called?

National Center Bureau. The USA National Central Bureau is run by the Department of Justice in Washington. The USA first joined in 1938 and then again in 1947.

At the beginning of October, 2004 how many countries were members of Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO)?

182. They operate in four official languages (English, French, Spanish and Arabic) with five key regional areas (Africa, the Americas, Asia/South Pacific, Europe and Middle East/North Africa).

Since 1989 the main headquarters of Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO) have been located in what European city?

Lyon, France. It has been headquartered in Lyon since 1989. Previously it was in Paris (1946-1989) and Vienna (1923-1938).

How many members are on the Executive Committee of Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO)?

13. The Executive Committee, elected by the General Assembly (held once a year) consists of the president, 3 vice presidents and 9 delegates.

Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO) was the second largest international organization in 2004 . What organization was the largest?

The United Nations. The United Nations on February 24, 2005 has 191 member nations as compared to 182 nations (on 4 October, 2004) in Interpol.