INTERPOL WASHINGTON HOSTS INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SYMPOSIUM

Yesterday, INTERPOL Washington hosted an international law enforcement breakfast symposium, featuring representatives from more than 30 different countries and dozens of agencies, to discuss enhancing global police partnerships against transnational threats and terrorism. The event, held at INTERPOL Washington headquarters in DC and cohosted with the International Law Enforcement Association (ILEA) and Liaison Officers Association (LOA), brought together law enforcement leaders for critical operational updates and briefings on their collaborative successes with police partners across the world.

“Our communities, both in the United States and across the globe, face unprecedented transnational threats each and every day,” said INTERPOL Washington Director Michael A. Hughes in his remarks. “The only way to defeat these threats is through transnational partnerships. Those partnerships are what we continue to build and strengthen here today, because we know that working together, we can make a difference.”

“As we gather to celebrate and reflect upon our collective successes in international law enforcement, it is imperative to recognize the critical role that everyone in this room plays in safeguarding our communities here in America and all over the world every day,” said INTERPOL Washington Deputy Director Jeffrey Grimming in his remarks. “Your continued cooperation and collaboration helps catch the world’s most dangerous fugitives, helps reunite families, helps bring closure to cold cases, and disrupts the most heinous organizations and plots.”

Patrick Stevens, Chair of ILEA, and John S. Warren, Vice Chair of LOA, also addressed the audience, providing examples of tangible successes thanks to international police partnerships. They underscored the significance of both bilateral and multilateral police cooperation and highlighted their equal importance and symbiotic relationship in fostering success stories worldwide.

INTERPOL Washington hosts these types of symposiums and events to underscore the importance of international police cooperation in combating global crime and ensuring the safety and security of citizens worldwide. Through shared intelligence, resources, and expertise, law enforcement agencies from different nations are able to effectively address transnational threats and uphold the rule of law on a global scale. Events like this symposium serve as vital platforms for fostering relationships, exchanging best practices, and strengthening partnerships among law enforcement agencies worldwide. Together, united in purpose and determination, the international law enforcement community remains committed to confronting evolving threats and protecting the well-being of people everywhere.