Strategies to Track a Criminal Operating in Multiple Countries

Searching for an International Criminal
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Searching for an International Criminal
As an investigator tracing down a criminal operating in multiple countries, one should be conversant with the agencies and resources that can be leveraged to facilitate such a search. Interpol, Europol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are essential agencies for accomplishing a multi-country investigation but the role of the internet should not be overlooked. The following essay offers a strategy that one can use to track a criminal operating in multiple countries.
To search for a multi-national criminal, some agencies aid investigators. Interpol is a highly reliable agency that one can use to search for a criminal operating in multiple countries. Interpol facilitates cooperation between police forces in different countries through sharing of information and coordination of efforts across borders. To this end, Interpol relies on National Central Bureau (NCB) set up in multiple countries to facilitate the liaison between Interpol and the law enforcement agencies of a given country. Such agencies provide access to local databases and other resources that may be useful in tracking down the criminal (Bowling & Sheptycki, 2012). In addition, the FBI has several resources that can be used to track down criminals, including access to databases, forensic experts, and intelligence analysts. The FBI also facilitates coordination with other agencies and law enforcement organizations. Also, the European Union's law enforcement agency can help an investigator in cross-border investigations by offering access to databases and analytical tools (Bowling & Sheptycki, 2012). Europol can also help an investigator to collaborate with law enforcement agencies in the European Union.
When attempting to search for a criminal operating in multiple countries, the first step would be gathering comprehensive information a...