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[[File:Looker Badge.png|thumb|200px|Looker showing his International Police badge]]
The '''International Police''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|国際警察|こくさいけいさつ}}''' ''{{wp|Interpol|International Police}}''), also referred to as the '''Global Police''' in the English localizations of Generation I and III, is a {{wp|law enforcement agency}} in the [[Pokémon world]]. Its most notable member is [[Looker]].

==In the games==
[[File:Global Police agent.png|thumb|right|The Global Police agent in the [[Generation I]] games]]
In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a Global Police officer appears on the [[S.S. Anne]] undercover (using the overworld sprite of a {{tc|Gentleman}}) and in pursuit of [[Team Rocket]]. 

In the descriptions of two [[Secret Base]]s on {{rt|127|Hoenn}} in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a robber is stated to have hidden out in one of the Secret Bases while the International Police staked them out in the other.
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===Looker===
[[File:Looker.png|thumb|right|[[Looker]], a member of the International Police, in {{game|Platinum}}]]
[[Looker]] has appeared as a member of the International Police in {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|Black and White|s}}, and {{g|X and Y}}.

In Pokémon Platinum, he appears at various points in the story to help the {{player}}, while he himself is on the trail of [[Team Galactic]]. After Team Galactic's boss, [[Cyrus]], disappears into the [[Distortion World]], Looker refocuses his investigation on [[Charon]], who he successfully arrests at [[Stark Mountain]].

In Pokémon Black and White, he is attempting to arrest the [[Seven Sages]] of [[Team Plasma]]. He appears in the player's house, disguised as their mother, requesting their help to find the sages. After he has successfully arrested all of the sages except [[Ghetsis]], he heads off to confirm information he has received about [[N]] and his [[Tao trio|dragon Pokémon]] being in a distant [[region]].

In Pokémon X and Y, Looker is temporarily stationed in [[Lumiose City]] in the [[Kalos]] region while investigating [[Xerosic]] and [[Team Flare]], under the guise of a private detective opening up a new detective bureau, the {{DL|Lumiose City|Looker Bureau}}. After he succeeds in arresting Xerosic, he leaves Lumiose City behind to escort Xerosic to his trial.
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==In the anime==
===In the main anime===
The first appearance of the International Police in the {{pkmn|anime}} was in ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'', when [[Looker]] debuted. However, he did not reveal that he was an International Police agent until ''[[DP136|Gateway to Ruin!]]'', where he was spying on [[Team Galactic]] disguised as a {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}, who were trying to locate the [[Spear Pillar]].

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', Looker infiltrated the [[Fuego Ironworks]] disguised as a Galactic Grunt in order to find out what Team Galactic was doing there. Despite this, he was discovered and thrown in a cell until {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} rescued him. By this time, Team Galactic had already fled but Looker found a piece of the [[Red Chain]]. Taking it back to the {{to|Floaroma}} Police Station, the Floaroma Police set up a live transfer of the scanned data to International Police HQ. However, the piece had been engineered by [[Charon]] to blow up the scanner and wipe all data from the International Police database.

In ''[[DP152|In The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', Looker arrested all Team Galactic members.

Looker was set to make a comeback in two [[BW023 (unaired)|unaired]] [[BW024 (unaired)|episodes]] investigating [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Plasma]] in the [[Unova]] region, before they were {{n|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved|indefinitely postponed}}, and as of ''[[BW112| Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', removed from continuity.

After a long absence, Looker finally appeared again in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', where he  disguised himself as a {{tc|Hiker}}. After revealing himself to Ash and his friends, Looker explained that he had come to [[Unova]] in order to investigate the actions of [[Team Plasma]], who were planning to take over the region. After an encounter with several Team Plasma members, including the Plasma Scientist [[Colress]], he left the group to continue his investigation.

Looker again met Ash and his friends in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]'' at a city, where a {{p|Haxorus}} was going on a rampage. Looker realized that it must be under the same kind of control as the Pokémon from before, and attempted to use his barrier-creating device to stop Haxorus from being controlled, without any result. He then used an energy indicator to find the source of the energy that controlled Haxorus, eventually pinpointing it into Team Plasma's helicopter. 

In ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', he disguised himself as [[Cedric Juniper]]'s assistant and escorted Ash and his friends to the {{an|White Ruins}}. Later, when Team Plasma attacked in an attempt to find the Light Stone, he unmasked himself and began trying to fight the villains. He also appeared in ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'' and ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', where he wound up getting caught along with Iris, Cilan, and Cedric Juniper, but they later freed Looker. He then managed to convince Team Rocket into joining the battle. Eventually, when {{p|Reshiram}} was freed from Team Plasma's control, Looker arrested all the Team Plasma members, effectively putting an end to the team's existence.

Another member of the International Police, [[Tedesco]], appeared in ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]''. He first  appeared spying on the cruise ship {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} were traveling on, when [[Mrs. Ripple]] invited them to her room to see her jewel collection. After Cilan accused [[Teaque]] to be the thief of Mrs. Ripple's jewel, the "Eye of Liepard", he finally showed up in front of everybody by stopping {{p|Vanillite}}'s {{m|Blizzard}} with {{p|Growlithe}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} and revealed his true identity.

<gallery>
File:Looker Badge.png|[[Looker]] in the {{series|Best Wishes}}
File:Tedesco.png|[[Tedesco]] from ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]''
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===In Pokémon Generations===
[[File:International Police Headquarters PG.png|200px|left|thumb|The International Police Headquarters in Pokémon Generations]]
[[File:International Police PG.png|200px|thumb|The International Police in Pokémon Generations]]
The International Police, including [[Looker]], appeared in ''[[PG02|The Chase]]'', inspecting [[Giovanni]] and [[Team Rocket]]. After having previously helped secure the [[Celadon Game Corner]], they received information that Giovanni has been spotted in the [[Viridian Gym]], and launched an attack on the gym, but Giovanni was nowhere to be found. After a follow up investigation they found out that Giovanni was the Gym Leader of the Viridian Gym and disappeared after giving out badges to {{ga|Blue|two}} {{ga|Red|Trainers}}.
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====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=International Police
|pkmn=Machamp
|type1=Fighting
|img=International Police Machamp PG.png
|epnum=PG02
|epname=The Chase
|desc={{p|Machamp}} was one of the Pokémon the International Police used during their raid on the [[Viridian Gym]]. It smashed one of the walls in the Gym.

None of Machamp's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=International Police
|pkmn=Arcanine
|type1=Fire
|img=International Police Arcanine PG.png
|epnum=PG02
|epname=The Chase
|desc={{p|Arcanine}} was one of the Pokémon the International Police used during their raid on the [[Viridian Gym]]. It melted one of the Gym's walls with Flamethrower.

Arcanine's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=International Police
|pkmn=Growlithe
|type1=Fire
|img=International Police Growlithe PG.png
|epnum=PG02
|epname=The Chase
|desc={{p|Growlithe}} was one of the Pokémon the International Police used during their raid on the [[Viridian Gym]]. Inside the Gym, it accompanied [[Looker]] in his search for [[Giovanni]] and investigated the traces of explosions at the Gym's battlefield.

None of Growlithe's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=International Police
|pkmn=Magnemite
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=International Police Magnemite PG.png
|epnum=PG02
|epname=The Chase
|desc={{p|Magnemite}} was one of the Pokémon the International Police used during their raid on the [[Viridian Gym]]. At the Gym's entrance, one of the agents sent it out to open the door by destroying the lock.

None of Magnemite's moves are known.}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{incomplete|section|Missing information about the International Police Headquarters and the Pokémon located there}}
[[Looker]] appears as a character in the {{chap2|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{chap|Platinum}}s, where he assists {{adv|Platinum}} in searching for information on the [[Distortion World]]. In this [[canon]], it is explained that the International Police goes around the world to search for villains. He later appears in the {{chap|Black & White}}, where he entered the Unova League to investigate [[Zinzolin|a participant]] that he thinks may be related to [[Team Plasma]]. In {{chap|Black 2 & White 2|the next chapter}} another, higher-ranked member, [[Lack-Two]], is introduced.

Looker and Lack-Two are both equipped with various gadgets called the "International Police Arms". While Looker's gadgets fail on him either from being cheaply made or for physical comedy at Looker's expense, Lack-Two is able to use them just fine. Each of the Arms are labeled by number in order of appearance.
* Excellent Scope (Japanese: '''エクセレントスコープ'''): a pair of goggles that are designed to work as binoculars. In the {{chap|Black & White}}, Looker is seen using a different version after his original pair broke called the Excellent Scope Revised (Japanese: '''エクセレントスコープ改'''). 
* Invisible Cloth (Japanese: '''インビジブルクロース'''): a sheet that can blend into the background of something. Depending on how it's held, the cloth can either hide the user perfectly or not hide them at all. 
* Variable Rope (Japanese: '''バリアブルロープ'''): a grappling hook with a zip-line attachment.
* Protection Rock (Japanese: '''プロテクトロック''' ''Protect Rock''): a large rock-like object that can be used as a shield for the body. Alternatively, the user can send out several smaller rocks to block attacks.
* Galactica Jet (Japanese: '''ギャラクティカジェット'''): a jetpack.
* [[Vs. Recorder]] (Japanese: '''バトルレコーダー''' ''Battle Recorder''): not actually an International Police Arms. Looker just enjoys shouting it.
* Hyper Compact One-touch Tent (Japanese: '''ハイパーコンパクトワンタッチテント'''): a tent used for sleeping outdoors.
* Grateful Umbrella (Japanese: '''グレイトフルアンブレラ'''): an umbrella that easily breaks when it's raining.
* Loudful Speaker (Japanese: '''ラウドフルスピーカー'''): a very loud megaphone.
* Super Hard Tight Tape (Japanese: '''スーパーハードタイトテープ'''): a roll of tape designed to bind an opponent.
* Adjustable Handcuffs (Japanese: '''アジャスタブルワッパ'''): a pair of handcuffs attached to a rope.
* International Smart Satellite Phone (Japanese: '''インターナショナルスマートサテライトフォン'''): a phone used to keep in contact with others.
* Unbelievable Disguise Set (Japanese: '''アンビリーバボーメタモルフォーゼセット''' ''Unbelievable Metamorphosis Set''): a disguise consisting of fake glasses and a mustached nose.
* Mimic Balloon Type F (Japanese: '''ミミックバルーンタイプＦ'''): a balloon that resembles a {{p|Drifblim}}.
* Record Bubble (Japanese: '''レコードバブル'''): a microphone that releases bubbles when spoken into. The bubbles go to the target and pop, which releases the message recorded inside.

<gallery>
File:Excellent Scope.png|The Excellent Scope
File:Invisible Cloth.png|The Invisible Cloth
File:Variable Rope.png|The Variable Rope
File:Protect Rock.png|The Protection Rock
File:Galactica Jet.png|The Galactica Jet
File:Vs Recorder Adventures.png|The Vs. Recorder
File:Hyper Compact One touch Tent.png|The Hyper Compact One-touch Tent
File:Grateful Umbrella.png|The Grateful Umbrella
File:Loudful Speaker.png|The Loudful Speaker
File:Super Hard Tight Tape.png|The Super Hard Tight Tape
File:Adjustable Handcuffs.png|The Adjustable Handcuffs
File:International Satellite Smartphone.png|The International Smart Satellite Phone
File:Unbelievable Metamorphosis Set.png|The Unbelievable Disguise Set
File:Mimic Balloon Type F.png|The Mimic Balloon Type F
File:Record Bubble.png|The Record Bubble
</gallery>

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure manga===
[[Looker]] also appears in ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]''. Another member of the International Police is [[Koya]], who works with Looker on the trail of [[Kaisei]]. Kaisei is currently on the run from the International Police and is being pursued by Looker and Koya. Trained in disguise, they use this skill to capture [[Charon]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{platinum color light}}|bordercolor={{platinum color dark}}
|zh_cmn=國際警察 ''{{tt|Guójì Jǐngchá|International Police}}'' {{tt|*|Anime (BW), Adventures}}<br>國際刑警 ''{{tt|Guójì Xíngjǐng|International Criminal Police}} {{tt|*|Anime (DP)}}
|nl=Internationale Politie
|fi=Kansainvälinen poliisi
|fr=Forces de Police Internationales ({{gen|IV}} - {{gen|VI}})<br>Interpolice ({{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}})
|de=Internationale Polizei ({{gen|IV}} - {{gen|VI}})<br>Polizei ({{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}})
|it=Polizia Internazionale ({{gen|IV}} - {{gen|VI}})<br>Poliziotto ({{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}})
|ko=국제경찰 ''{{tt|Gukje Gyeongchal|International Police}}''
|pt_br=Polícia Internacional
|es=Policía Internacional ({{gen|IV}} - {{gen|VI}})<br>Policía ({{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}})
|th=ตำรวจสากล ''{{tt|Tảrwc S̄ākl|International Police}}''
}}

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[[it:Polizia Internazionale]]
[[ja:国際警察]]
[[zh:国际警察]]
[[fr:Forces de Police Internationales]]