International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)

APPROXIMATE COMMITTEE SIZE: 165 double delegations

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is an international organization with the task of combating transnational crime and enhancing international cooperation among law enforcement agencies. Topic A, The Use of Cyberspace in Organized Crime, presents a multilayered challenge in the modern world as criminal organizations leverage the anonymity, accessibility, and interconnectedness of the internet to carry out a variety of illicit activities. Delegates will discuss themes of international cooperation, technological advancements in cybersecurity, legislative frameworks to combat cybercrime, and public awareness and education on digital literacy and online safety measures. Topic B, the Mistreatment of Incarcerated Persons, is a global concern, involving abuse, neglect, and human rights violations in correctional facilities. This committee will focus on humane incarceration practices, adequate healthcare, and systemic reforms to tackle issues like overcrowding and understaffing. 

Chairs: Ania Uzieblo & Olivia Smathers

TOPICS

Topic A: Use of Cyberspace in Organized Crime

Topic B: Mistreatment of Incarcerated Persons

lEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Gain a better understanding of the digital economy and the risks associated with data privacy, as well as possible solutions.

  • Understand the differences between cybercrime and traditional criminal channels, and how cybercrime enables new forms of criminal activity and presents new challenges for law enforcement. 

  • Learn about the effects of inhumane incarceration on vulnerable and marginalized populations and how to mitigate these issues.

about the chairs

Ania Uzieblo is a member of the Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences Class of 2025, majoring in Economics, minoring in Religion, Ethics, & World Affairs and Spanish. She hails from Metro-Detroit, Michigan. Ania tripped, fell, and landed (now competes) with the GUMUN team on the collegiate circuit. She has also previously served as the Executive Director of NAIMUN’s collegiate-level sister conference, NCSC. In her (non-existent) free time, you can catch Ania listening to reggaetón music or rewatching the LOTR and Harry Potter movie series. She also attempts to romanticize life in D.C. by going to flea markets or reading in (over-priced) coffee shops. Ania could not be more excited to see everyone in February!

Alex Johnson is a member of the Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2025, majoring in Government and minoring in Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs. He is from Evanston, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. He served on the UNESCO committee at NAIMUN LX and NAIMUN LXI, so he is excited to branch out to INTERPOL this year. At Georgetown, you can find him attempting to manage Club Swimming’s finances, writing film and album reviews for the Georgetown Indy, or on Lau 5. In his free time, Alex listens to house music, explores DC’s culinary scene, and bartends on campus. He is excited to see everyone at NAIMUN LXII!