UNODC calls for stronger international police cooperation to counter cross-border crime

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The United Nations made the call on Monday as the world marked the 2026 International Day of Police Cooperation under the theme “Protecting against Vulnerability – Building Trust and Legitimacy in Policing.”

Monica Juma, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna, said effective policing depended on public confidence and respect for human rights.

“Effective policing is built on trust and legitimacy, both of which are drawn from police conduct that is fair, accountable and respectful of human dignity,” Juma said.

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She said UNODC remained committed to helping countries strengthen their law enforcement institutions through technical assistance, training and policy guidance.

“Together, we can strengthen public trust, uphold the rights of those most at risk, and foster safer, just and more resilient societies,” she said.

The UN said vulnerable populations were increasingly exposed to cross-border criminal threats amid conflicts, displacement and other global challenges, creating a greater need for police agencies to work beyond national borders.

It said cooperation between the United Nations, INTERPOL and regional policing organizations was critical in protecting victims, sharing intelligence, disrupting criminal networks and strengthening law enforcement capabilities.

The UN also stressed that police effectiveness could not be measured solely by operational capacity, arguing that public trust was equally important in an increasingly complex security environment.

“Building and maintaining trust with vulnerable groups is therefore not only a normative imperative, but also a practical necessity for effective policing,” the UN said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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