By INTERPOL: The idea of INTERPOL was born in 1914 at the first International Criminal Police Congress, held in Monaco from 14 to 18 April. This meeting brought together police officers and judicial representatives from 24 countries to find ways to cooperate on solving crimes, notably arrest and extradition procedures, identification techniques and the idea of centralized criminal records. Participants agreed the concept of an International Criminal Police Commission but plans had to be put on hold due to the outbreak of the First World War. Representatives from the 24 countries issued 12 wishes for guiding and driving international police cooperation.
