UN Observed International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September 2025.

On 7 September 2025, the United Nations (UN) marked the 3rd International Day of Police Cooperation, highlighting the crucial role of law enforcement agencies in global peace and security. The 2025 observance emphasized the impact of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on modern policing.

      - The International Day of Police Cooperation is observed annually on 7 September. The 2025 theme was “Information Communication Technologies (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in policing”, reflecting the growing integration of digital technologies in law enforcement.

      - The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution A/RES/77/241, adopted on 16 December 2022. It recognized the importance of international cooperation in addressing evolving security threats, including cybercrime.

      - The date 7 September was chosen to commemorate the founding of INTERPOL’s predecessor, the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC), established on 7 September 1923. The inaugural observance was held in 2023, coinciding with INTERPOL’s centenary.

Main Point :-   (i) The 2025 observance aligns with the UNGA’s adoption of the first global treaty against cybercrime – the UN Convention against Cybercrime. This treaty strengthens international cooperation between law enforcement bodies to combat cyber-related threats.

      (ii) The observance is coordinated by the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Policing (IATF-P), which brings together various UN entities to promote effective policing practices and collaboration across borders.

(iii) The United Nations Police (UNPOL), established in 1960 after its first deployment in the Congo (ONUC), plays a central role in this initiative. With officers drawn from 129 countries since 1990, UNPOL supports intelligence-led, community-oriented policing to tackle organized and transnational crimes worldwide.
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