International Criminal Police Organization or Interpol

Intergovernmental body* was established to promote mutual cooperation between police authorities around the world and to develop means of effectively preventing crime.

Founded in Vienna in 1923 and reconstituted in 1946, Interpol, is strictly nonpolitical. This international police force is forbidden to undertake any activities* of a religious, racial, or military nature.

The majority of countries (nearly 180) belong to Interpol, and only government-approved police bodies may hold membership. Interpol members are mostly police and not governmental representatives, although certain governments have sent observers from their military, intelligence, customs, post office, and immigration departments. This organization is not under the control or supervision of any government.

Interpol is divided into four main bodies – the General Assembly, the Executive Committee, the General Secretariat and the National Central Bureaus.

The General Assembly composed of the delegates from each member country meets annually* to decide policy and to elect the Executive Committee, consisting of a president, three vice-presidents, and nine delegates, all of different nationalities. The General Secretariat, based in Lyons, France, is the permanent administrative headquarters. It coordinates the international activities of member countries, holds a library of international criminal records*, and organizes regular meetings at which delegates can exchange information on police work. The National Central Bureaus – the Interpol offices in various countries – communicate directly with and exchange information with each other.

Interpol purpose is to fight organized crime of transnational character – terrorism, drug trafficking*, hijacking* of planes, money laundering*, contract murders, kidnapping, etc. That’s why it was so necessary for our country to join Interpol as its 151^st member in September, 1990.

Notes:

intergovernmental body to undertake any activities annually criminal records drug trafficking hijacking money laundering

– международная организация – предпринимать какую-либо деятельность – ежегодно – досье преступников – торговля наркотиками – угон самолета, воздушное пиратство – отмывание денег

Task 2. Complete the dialogue using hints in brackets.

A: May I ask you a few questions?

B: Sure. You are welcome.

A: For what purpose was …?

B: … to promote mutual cooperation between … and … .

A: Where was …?

B: … in Vienna.

A: What activities is … forbidden …?

B: … any activities of a religious, racial, or military nature.

A: For what purpose does …?

B: … to decide policy and … .

A: What do the National Central Bureaus …?

B: … communicate directly with and … .

A: What does …?

B: … terrorism, kidnapping … .

A: Thanks a lot.

B: Anytime.

PRACTICE IN COMMUNICATION

Ex. 39. Match the two columns.

1. (Well), I must be going now. 2. See you later / tonight / tomorrow / on Friday. 3. Please, my best / my kindest regards to … 4. Come again. 5. Good luck! 6. I beg your pardon. 7. Never mind! 8. I accept your apologies. 9. Not at all. / Don’t mention it. 10. I was glad to help you.

1. Принимаю Ваши извинения. 2. Заходи. 3.Что ж, мне пора идти. 4. Ничего! 5. Удачи! 6. Увидимся позже / вечером / завтра / в пятницу. 7. Прошу прощения. 8. Был рад помочь Вам. 9. Передайте привет / наилучшие пожелания … 10. Не стоит благодарности.

Ex. 40. Act and translate the dialogues.

1.

F (Foreigner): Excuse me, officer! Where is the nearest tram-stop?

P (Policeman): It`s over there.

F.: Please speak a little more slowly.

P: Cross the street, turn round the corner, then go straight on. There is a tram-stop there.

F: Thank you.

P: That`s all right.

2.

F: I beg your pardon, officer.

P: At your service.

F: Please tell me the way to the "Cosmos" hotel.

P: Take bus No. 4, then change for trolley-bus No 1.

F.: Where should I change for a trolley-bus?

P: Central Square.

F.: Thank you.

M.: Not at all. It`s my duty.

3.

F: Excuse me, officer! Can you help me?

P: What’s the matter?

F: Where is the Lost Property Office?

P: Lost Property Office? I am not sure. Ask about it at the inquiry office, please.

F.: And where is the inquiry office?

P: Take bus No. 50 and in ten minutes it will take you right there.

F.: Where is the nearest bus-stop?

P: It is over there.

F: And where is the nearest taxi rank?

P: Are you in a hurry?

F: I must be off. I`m late.

P: You’d better take a taxi. It is over there.

F.: Thank you very much.

P: Not at all. It is my duty.

Ex. 41.* What would you say if you took part in the dialogue bellow?

A. I would like to know about … (Я бы хотел знать об основных обязанностях полиции в…) A. Could you say a few words about … (Не мог бы ты сказать несколько слов о званиях …) A. Could you inform me about … (Не мог бы ты проинформировать меня о том, кто может носить оружие ...) А. Then it’s clear why … guard politicians and …, or special officers who ... (Тогда понятно, почему эти полицейские охраняют …) Thank you for …ing my … (Спасибо за ответы на …)

B. I am well aware about … (Я хорошо знаю о … . Главные … заключаются в … .) B. The thing is that as in the army there is/are … (Дело в том, что, как и в армии, существует ряд … .) B. It is necessary to note that in most countries … (Необходимо отметить, что в большинстве стран полицейские … ) B. I was glad to …(Был рад помочь тебе)

LISTENING

Ex. 42. Listen to the text and be ready with the tasks given below.

Task I. Make sure you know these words.

1. the Metropolitan Police Force – столичная полиция

2. the City of London force – полицейские силы Сити

3. to employ – принимать на работу

4. to be entitled to do smth – иметь право сделать что-либо

Task II. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.

1. The policing of London is in the hands of the Metropolitan Police Force and the 52 police forces.

2. The London police force with headquarters at New Scotland Yard is called the Metropolitan Police.

3. The Metropolitan Police is not controlled by the local authority.

4. The Metropolitan Police District is divided into ten Districts.

5. There are twenty three Divisions divided into sub-Divisions, and each sub-Division is split into sectional police stations.

6. The Metropolitan Police is headed by the Commissioner of Police.

7. The lowest police rank is a constable and the British constables may carry firearms.

8. In Britain there are a number of specialist police branches such as the Mounted Branch, the Dog Branch, the River Police, the Women police and others.

Task III. Answer the following questions.

1. The Metropolitan Police with headquarters at New Scotland Yard is responsible to the Home Secretary, isn’t it?

2. What are the Metropolitan Police’s chief officers appointed by?

3. When was the Metropolitan Police Force created?

4. Who is the Metropolitan Police headed by?

5. What various police forces protect the security of territories and properties of different public authorities?

6. What are the Dog Branch, the River Police, the Women police,etc.?

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