English_UK Candidate for INTERPOL Secretary General_Stephen Kavanagh - Flipbook - Page 4
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Stephen Kavanagh for INTERPOL Secretary General 2024: Innovation, Impact, Integrity and Inclusivity
Introductory Message from Stephen Kavanagh
My Motivation
When INTERPOL was established in 1923,
its visionary founders saw an urgent need
for international police cooperation to tackle
crime and protect citizens. They recognised
the power of aligning and collaborating for
the global good. One hundred years later,
we are operating in a challenging world
that is changing at pace. INTERPOL’s
unique worldwide law enforcement network
is more crucial than at any other time in
its history. With your support, I would
be honoured to further contribute to the
advancement of global law enforcement
as Secretary General of INTERPOL.
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Principles of public service have
always driven my values and
inspired my career.”
Principles of public service have always
driven my values and inspired my career.
The son of a police officer, I grew up
knowing how much trusted and credible
law enforcement can help, support
and protect people in times of crisis. I
committed to do the same, especially
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after witnessing an armed robbery as a
teenager. I have now spent more than
35 years in some of law enforcement’s
most demanding roles and currently have
the honour of serving as INTERPOL’s
Executive Director of Police Services.
UK Law Enforcement
Leadership
I started my career in the Metropolitan
Police of Greater London, the UK’s
largest police force, working in local
policing and then Homicide and AntiCorruption Commands. As Commander
for Counter-Terrorism, I led the police
response to complex global terrorist
threats against the capital city. Then
as Deputy Assistant Commissioner for
Territorial Policing I was responsible for
20,000 uniformed personnel working to
prevent and investigate crimes across
London’s 32 Boroughs. As Deputy
Assistant Commissioner for Specialist
Operations, I delivered and evolved
London’s Counter Terrorism strategy,
and was responsible for the protection
of the Royal Family, politicians and
foreign dignitaries. I also supported