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Division 2.12 Relations between SIRENE and Interpol

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The role of the SIS is neither to replace nor to replicate the role of Interpol. Although tasks may overlap, the governing principles for action and cooperation between the Member States under Schengen differ substantially from those under Interpol. It is therefore necessary to establish rules for cooperation between the SIRENE bureaux and the NCBs (National Central Bureaux) at national level.

The following principles have been agreed:

  1. 2.12.1Priority of SIS alerts over Interpol alerts
  2. 2.12.2Choice of communication channel
  3. 2.12.3Use and distribution of Interpol diffusions and notices in Schengen states
  4. 2.12.4Sending information to third countries
  5. 2.12.5Hit and deletion of an alert
  6. 2.12.6Improvement of cooperation between the SIRENE bureaux and the Interpol NCBs