17th Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Opening Statement by Ambassador Greg Schulte, U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna. Full Text
Transnational Crime and Unity of Effort to Combat Gangs, Criminals and Terrorists
Assistant Secretary Johnson spoke before the Ministers of Justice or Attorney Generals of the Americas (REMJA). Full Text
International Legal Standards on Corruption
Robert Leventhal, Director, Anticorruption Programs and Governance Initiatives, delivered remarks to the American Society of International Law. Full Text
The Merida Initiative
The Merida Initiative demonstrates the United States’ commitment to partner with governments in Mexico and Central America to confront criminal organizations whose actions plague the region and spill over into the United States. Full Text
Visit to Lebanon
During his visit, Assistant Secretary Johnson reaffirmed the United States' steadfast support of Lebanon and discussed the ongoing $60 million Internal Security Forces (ISF) assistance program, which is helping the ISF enforce the rule of law and protect the Lebanese people within their sovereign state. More | Remarks | Photos
Fighting the Opium Trade in Afghanistan
The myths, facts, and sound policy. Full Text
The Merida Initiative
Assistant Secretary Johnson delivered remarks to the U.S. -Mexico Chambers of Commerce. Full Text
Release of 2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report
Assistant Secretary Johnson (Feb. 29): "A major step forward to fight narcotics and organized crime is the Merida Initiative, a cooperative security partnership between the United States, Mexico, and Central America." Full Text | Report
The Second Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention Against Corruption
The United States is committed to preventing and combating corruption. Full Text | Opening Statement by Deputy Assistant Secretary Verville
Civilian Police (CIVPOL) Programs Around the World
Fact sheet outlines CIVPOL programs in different countries. Full Text | Photos from Afghanistan; Sudan. |