Global police leaders in Glasgow for INTERPOL assembly

The 92nd session of INTERPOL’s General Assembly is set to take place from 4–7 November 2024 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

This annual gathering, the organisation’s top decision-making body, brings together appointed delegates from INTERPOL’s 195 member countries to address crucial global policing issues, including policies, resource allocation, and international cooperation initiatives.

This year’s agenda is packed with topics. Key among them is the appointment of a new Secretary General to succeed Jürgen Stock, who concludes his 10-year term. Valdecy Urquiza of Brazil is the candidate selected by the Executive Committee.

Additionally, nine members will be elected to the Executive Committee as the current members’ three-year terms end. Panels will focus on themes such as biometric capabilities, AI’s role in policing, strengthening multilateral security, and future law enforcement leadership, while the Assembly will also consider partnerships, data governance, and policing advancements.

There will also be drone restrictions over the Scottish Events Campus, the facility hosting the event.

Drone restrictions shortly in place ahead of the Interpol 92nd General Assembly in Glasgow, 4th to 7th of November. pic.twitter.com/QF4HL1SSD4

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Accredited media representatives, including yours truly, will be permitted to attend the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as media briefings and a press conference by Secretary General Jürgen Stock.

The UK’s previous Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said earlier this year:

“Global challenges call for global solutions. Hosting the Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow underlines the UK’s role as a global leader when it comes to security and policing, and demonstrates our steadfast commitment to tackle global threats such as organised crime, terrorism and fraud.”

The UK held Interpol General Assembly will include elections for 10 key leadership posts, including the new Secretary General, a critical role for co-ordinating the global response to new emerging threats and criminality. This event will be held in partnership with the National Crime Agency, which is the operational lead for tackling serious and organised crime in the UK, including through Interpol.

Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance said:

“Glasgow has a global reputation for hosting major international events and hosting the Interpol General Assembly is yet another opportunity to add to that impressive list. The Scottish Government will continue to work closely with partners in the UK government, law enforcement, local government and Police Scotland – which is already globally recognised for its work keeping the people of Scotland safe – as we welcome delegates from around the world to Glasgow.”

Graeme Biggar, Director General of the National Crime Agency, said:

“We are immensely proud to be the host law enforcement agency for the 2024 General Assembly and to lead the UK delegation. Crime has no borders, so now more than ever before the UK must work with its partners around the world to ensure criminals have no place to hide so we can keep our citizens safe.”