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Fighting Crime and Corruption

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) has integrated efforts across a spectrum of bilateral, regional, and international initiatives building up law enforcement capabilities of foreign governments to combat the increasing linkage between drugs, crime, and corruption. INL works to reinforce the international network of laws and conventions against the narcotics trade, corruption, and gang-related and international organized crime demonstrating the real-world value of cooperation. The Bureau's policies and programs work to promote stable environments, good governance, and stronger civic institutions for our partners.

International Law Enforcement Academies

A world-wide network of International Law Enforcement Academies (ILEAs) was created to combat international drug trafficking, criminality, and terrorism through strengthened international cooperation. Serving four regions: Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia; ILEAs help protect American citizens and businesses, buttress democratic governance through the rule of law, enhance the functioning of free markets through improved legislation and law enforcement, and increase social, political, and economic stability.

Anticorruption Initiatives

Any effective anti-crime/anti-terrorism program must also attack corruption, and INL plays a leading role in supporting several global, regional, and bilateral anti-corruption initiatives. Committed to strengthening the international fight against corruption, INL has pursued a mix of diplomatic and programmatic efforts to attain four primary international anticorruption goals including: uniting governments under common commitments; helping governments meet or exceed those commitments; mobilizing popular will and private sector action; and leading by example. By recognizing and helping to shape international norms to counter corruption, the U.S. Government opens the door to better bilateral and multilateral cooperation on traditionally local fronts.

Threat Convergence: Subversion, Destabilization and Insecurity
Director David Luna spoke at the George Mason University, School of Public Policy. Full Text

Outstanding Support of Lima Program
Date: 04/2009 Description: Peruvian National Police General Adolfo Mattos, officer in charge of RTC Lima, is presented with an award by Mr. Javier Jaquez, Director of ILEA San Salvador, for his outstanding support of the RTC Lima program since its inception. State Dept Photo April 2009: Peruvian National Police General Adolfo Mattos, officer in charge of RTC Lima, is presented with an award by Mr. Javier Jaquez, Director of ILEA San Salvador, for his outstanding support of the RTC Lima program since its inception. More

Anti-Crime Efforts
Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Verville delivered the opening statement to the 18th Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Full Text

Dynamic Threat Mitigation
Director David Luna spoke on "Combating Transnational Threats and Dismantling Illicit Networks--The Role of Corruption Nodes" at APEC Anticorruption Task Force Meetings in Singapore. Full Text

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