Help Taiwan Help the World to Become a Safer Place

Commentary Taiwan enjoys strong law enforcement capabilities and cooperates with friendly partners in criminal investigations. Being able to exchange information in real time is crucial to combating transnational crime. However, due to its exclusion from the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), Taiwan can only access critical intelligence indirectly. By the time that information is received, it is often outdated, creating a challenging situation that allows transnational crime to thrive and exacerbates the harm caused. International Cooperation Is Essential in Law Enforcement According to Article 2 of the Constitution of INTERPOL, one of the organisation’s aims is to ensure and promote the widest possible mutual assistance between all criminal police authorities....