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Interpol is global police co-operation agency and a non-governmental organization (NGO).
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It was established as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC) in 1923.
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Its headquartered is located at Lyon, France.
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It is the world’s largest international police organization, with 194 member countries (including India).
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It is second-largest international organization after United Nations in terms of international representation.
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Its work focuses on public safety and battling terrorism, crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes, environmental crime etc.
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It seeks to facilitate international police cooperation even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular countries.
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It ensures that police around world have access to tools and services necessary to do their jobs effectively.
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It also provides targeted training, expert investigative support, relevant data and secure communications channels.