Eric Goedtel: The International and Criminal Police Organization -- INTERPOL

INTERPOL: International Criminal Police Organization

Eric Goedtel
November 19, 2008

Interpol's most infamous function is the distribution and dissemination of the Notice System. This system flags data files and information according to a rigidly defined set of flags or "notices" that interested officers can use to browse Interpol databases. The files are labeled with any of six main color-coded labels, each color corresponding to the following type of information:

RED
Request for arrest with the intent to extradite and deport.
BLUE
Requests information on subjects who have allegedly committed a crime.
GREEN
Provides intelligence on subjects who are likely to commit crimes while abroad.
YELLOW
Seeking information on missing or abducted individuals and children
BLACK
Requesting information with regards to unidentified bodies.
ORANGE
Warn organizations of potential threats from concealed weapons explosives or materials