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comparative police system review questions

Comparative Models in Policing Review Questions 1

1. Interpol, as an organization, became known as such in
A. 1936
B. 1946
C. 1956
D. 1966

Answer: C. 1956 – The International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC) officially adopted the name International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO–INTERPOL) in 1956 with the adoption of its Constitution.


2. The Organization known simply as Interpol is the
A. International Police Association
B. Association of Chiefs of Police
C. International Criminal Police Organization
D. None of the Above

Answer: C. International Criminal Police Organization


3. The Present Interpol was officially created as the International Criminal Police Commission in what year?
A. 1913
B. 1923
C. 1933
D. 1943

Answer: B. 1923 – The ICPC was established in Vienna on 7 September 1923.


4. It is the world’s largest international police organization, with 90 member countries.
A. International Police Organization
B. Aseanapol
C. Interpol
D. Borderpol

Answer: C. Interpol – Note: The question states "90 member countries," which is outdated. INTERPOL currently has 196 member countries.


5. It is the Interpol's supreme governing body. It meets annually to make all important decisions related to policy, resources, working methods, finances, activities, and programs.
A. General Assembly
B. Executive Committee
C. General Secretariat
D. National Central Bureaus

Answer: A. General Assembly


6. Elected by the General Assembly, it is headed by the President of Interpol. It provides guidance and direction to the Organization and oversees the implementation of decisions made at the annual General Assembly.
A. General Assembly
B. Executive Committee
C. General Secretariat
D. National Central Bureaus

Answer: B. Executive Committee


7. It is considered the lifeblood of INTERPOL because it contributes to the criminal databases and cooperating together on cross-border investigations, operations, and arrests.
A. General Assembly
B. Executive Committee
C. General Secretariat
D. National Central Bureaus

Answer: D. National Central Bureaus (NCBs)


8. Interpol has how many member countries?
A. 180
B. 185
C. 190
D. 196

Answer: D. 196 (Palau became the 196th member in 2021).


9. Cambodia National Police was established in what year?
A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948

Answer: C. 1947


10. The Permanent seat of the ASEANapol secretariat is in what place?
A. Manila
B. Kuala Lumpur
C. Hanoi
D. Jakarta

Answer: B. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia