INTERPOL

Thousands of police on the beat without current background checks

Thousands of police officers across the UK have not had up-to-date background checks to ensure they are suitable to serve.

Figures reveal 90% of officers employed by one force have not been vetted in line with current policy.

Vetting aims to help prevent corruption in the police by checking an officer or potential officer's background.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-39206326?ns_mchannel=email&ns_source=newsdaily_newsletter&ns_campaign=NEWS_NLB_Wk20_Fri19May&ns_linkname=bbcnews_police_newsuk_police&ns_fee=0

Interpol: Red Alert!

How states have used Interpol alerts to persecute exiled dissidents and refugees across international borders.

In 2015, Interpol issued more than 11,000 "Red Notices" on behalf of member countries. These alerts inform countries that an individual is wanted for serious offences. It's then up to authorities in different countries to decide what action to take.

But human rights groups have suggested that some countries have used Interpol wanted notices to target political dissidents and opponents across borders, often with devastating consequences.

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/peopleandpower/2017/01/interpol-red-alert-170111133954581.html