M I S S I O N

The U.S. National Central Bureau (USNCB) is authorized by statute (22 U.S. Code 263a) and operates within the guidelines prescribed by the Department of Justice. It is co-managed by the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security.

The mission of the U. S. National Central Bureau is to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation as the United States’ representative to the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), on behalf of the Attorney General.

The major functions of the USNCB are:

• Transmit information of a criminal justice, humanitarian, or other law enforcement related nature between National Central Bureaus of INTERPOL member countries and law enforcement agencies of the United States.
• Respond to requests by law enforcement agencies and legitimate organizations, institutions and individuals when in agreement with the INTERPOL constitution.
• Coordinate and integrate information for investigations of an international nature and identify those involving patterns and trends of criminal activities.

Last updated: 4/24/07
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