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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{incomplete|section|Missing information about the International Police Headquarters and the Pokémon located there}}
The International Police first appears in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}. It is a organization dedicated to stopping villains around the world. Its most recurring member is Looker, who appears in various regions assisting the [[Pokédex holders]] in stopping the regional villainous teams. In the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}, {{adv|Blake}}, a high-ranking officer, receives a [[Pokédex]] himself.
[[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, {{adv|Blake}}, is introduced.


Looker and Blake 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, Blake is able to use them just fine. Each of the Arms are labeled by number in order of appearance.
In the {{chap2|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{chap|Platinum}}s, Looker assists {{adv|Platinum}} in attempting to arrest [[Team Galactic]]. In the {{chap|Black & White}}, Looker participate in the {{OBP|Pokémon League|Unova}}, in his attempts to seek out and arrest the [[Seven Sages]] of [[Team Plasma]]. Two years later, in the ''Black 2 & White 2'' chapter, Looker and Blake are assigned to find the members of Team Plasma that managed to avoid arrest. While they do so, other International Police members are ordered to search for {{adv|Black}} and [[N]], two important Trainers that have connections to Team Plasma.
 
Looker is equipped with various gadgets called the "International Police Arms" (Japanese: '''インターナショナルポリスアームズ'''). These items are used to help Looker get around locations or even assist in battle or arrest, but they tend to fail him due to being cheaply made. Blake also uses the Arms, which he receives from the {{adv|Magician}}, but they do not break down when used. Each of the Arms are labeled by number in order of appearance.


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| [[File:Excellent Scope.png|120px]]
| [[File:Excellent Scope.png|120px]]
| The '''Excellent Scope''' (Japanese: '''エクセレントスコープ''' ''Excellent Scope'') is 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''').
| The '''Excellent Scope''' (Japanese: '''エクセレントスコープ''' ''Excellent Scope'') is a pair of goggles that are designed to work as binoculars. When the dial on the left side of the goggles is rotated, the lens extend, enabling Looker to see further. If the dial is rotated too much, the lens fall out. They were first used by Looker to spy on the [[Battleground]]. 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''').
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| [[File:Invisible Cloth.png|120px]]
| [[File:Invisible Cloth.png|120px]]
| The '''Invisible Cloth''' (Japanese: '''インビジブルクロース''' ''Invisible Cloth'') is 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.
| The '''Invisible Cloth''' (Japanese: '''インビジブルクロース''' ''Invisible Cloth'') is a sheet that can blend into the background of something. Depending on how it is held, the cloth can either hide the user perfectly or not hide them at all. It was first used by Looker to sneak into the Battleground, but he was easily spotted by [[Buck]]. Blake later used one to hide his injured {{TP|Blake|Dewott}} after it hurt by {{p|Genesect}}'s {{m|Techno Blast}}.
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| [[File:Variable Rope.png|120px]]
| [[File:Variable Rope.png|120px]]
| The '''Variable Rope''' (Japanese: '''バリアブルロープ''' ''Variable Rope'') is a grappling hook with a zip-line attachment.
| The '''Variable Rope''' (Japanese: '''バリアブルロープ''' ''Variable Rope'') is a grappling hook with a zip-line attachment. It was first used by Looker to jump down to {{adv|Platinum}}, who he was assigned to meet with. Blake also possesses one that includes a winch to pull himself up to where the hook landed.
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| [[File:Protect Rock.png|120px]]
| [[File:Protect Rock.png|120px]]
| The '''Protection Rock''' (Japanese: '''プロテクトロック''' ''Protect Rock'') is 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.
| The '''Protection Rock''' (Japanese: '''プロテクトロック''' ''Protect Rock'') is 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. It was first used by Looker to protect himself from the attacks of Platinum's {{TP|Platinum|Lopunny}}. The smaller variants were used to protect Looker from Team Galactic's Pokémon at [[Stark Mountain]].
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| [[File:Galactica Jet.png|120px]]
| [[File:Galactica Jet.png|120px]]
| The '''Galactica Jet''' (Japanese: '''ギャラクティカジェット''' ''Galactica Jet'') is a {{wp|jet pack}}.
| The '''Galactica Jet''' (Japanese: '''ギャラクティカジェット''' ''Galactica Jet'') is a {{wp|jet pack}}. It was first used by Looker to leave the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}} after being frustrated by Platinum's inability to manage her Castle Points. As he flew, the jet exploded, causing Looker to land on the Castle's roof.
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| [[File:Vs Recorder Adventures.png|120px]]
| [[File:Vs Recorder Adventures.png|120px]]
| {{main|Vs. Recorder}}
| {{main|Vs. Recorder}}
The '''Vs. Recorder''' (Japanese: '''バトルレコーダー''' ''Battle Recorder'') is not actually one of the International Police Arms. Looker just enjoys shouting at it.
The '''Vs. Recorder''' (Japanese: '''バトルレコーダー''' ''Battle Recorder'') was first used by Looker to put Platinum's [[commemorative print]] after she conquered the Battle Castle. When {{FB|Castle Valet|Darach}} revealed all participants of the Battle Frontier receive a Vs. Recorder, Looker reveals he just enjoyed shouting his catchphrase.
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| [[File:Hyper Compact One touch Tent.png|120px]]
| [[File:Hyper Compact One touch Tent.png|120px]]
| The '''Hyper Compact One-touch Tent''' (Japanese: '''ハイパーコンパクトワンタッチテント''' ''Hyper Compact One-touch Tent'') is a tent used for sleeping outdoors.
| The '''Hyper Compact One-touch Tent''' (Japanese: '''ハイパーコンパクトワンタッチテント''' ''Hyper Compact One-touch Tent'') is a tent used for sleeping outdoors. It was first used by Looker to sleep in the lawn in front of Platinum's [[Villa]] so that he may write a report of his findings to International Police headquarters. After going to sleep, Looker woke up to find the tent had collapsed.
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| [[File:Grateful Umbrella.png|120px]]
| [[File:Grateful Umbrella.png|120px]]
| The '''Grateful Umbrella''' (Japanese: '''グレイトフルアンブレラ''' ''Grateful Umbrella'') is an umbrella that easily breaks when it's raining.
| The '''Grateful Umbrella''' (Japanese: '''グレイトフルアンブレラ''' ''Grateful Umbrella'') is an umbrella. It was first used to protect Looker from the {{weather|Hail|hailstorm}} that was summoned by the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}}'s roulette. The hail easily broke through the umbrella, leaving it full of holes.
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| [[File:Loudful Speaker.png|120px]]
| [[File:Loudful Speaker.png|120px]]
| The '''Loudful Speaker''' (Japanese: '''ラウドフルスピーカー''' ''Loudful Speaker'') is a very loud megaphone.
| The '''Loudful Speaker''' (Japanese: '''ラウドフルスピーカー''' ''Loudful Speaker'') is a very loud megaphone. It was first used by Looker to search for [[Buck]] at Stark Mountain. The megaphone's feedback Looker to be sent flying when it was used.
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| [[File:Super Hard Tight Tape.png|120px]]
| [[File:Super Hard Tight Tape.png|120px]]
| The '''Super Hard Tight Tape''' (Japanese: '''スーパーハードタイトテープ''' ''Super Hard Tight Tape'') is a roll of tape designed to bind an opponent.
| The '''Super Hard Tight Tape''' (Japanese: '''スーパーハードタイトテープ''' ''Super Hard Tight Tape'') is a roll of tape designed to bind an opponent. It was first used by [[Looker]] to capture [[Charon]] at Stark Mountain.
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| [[File:Adjustable Handcuffs.png|120px]]
| [[File:Adjustable Handcuffs.png|120px]]
| The '''Adjustable Handcuffs''' (Japanese: '''アジャスタブルワッパ''' ''Adjustable Handcuffs'') is a pair of handcuffs attached to a rope.
| The '''Adjustable Handcuffs''' (Japanese: '''アジャスタブルワッパ''' ''Adjustable Handcuffs'') is a pair of handcuffs attached to a rope. It was first used to capture Charon after he was defeated by the Sinnoh Pokédex holders.
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| [[File:International Satellite Smartphone.png|120px]]
| [[File:International Satellite Smartphone.png|120px]]
| The '''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''' ''International Smart Satellite Phone'') is a phone used to keep in contact with others.
| The '''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''' ''International Smart Satellite Phone'') is a phone used to keep in contact with others. It was first used when Looker was contacted by his boss to search for the [[Seven Sages]] in the Unova region.
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| [[File:Unbelievable Metamorphosis Set.png|120px]]
| [[File:Unbelievable Metamorphosis Set.png|120px]]
| The '''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'') is a disguise consisting of fake glasses and a mustached nose.
| The '''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'') is a disguise consisting of fake glasses and a mustached nose. It was first used by Looker to investigate the Unova Pokémon League under the guise of Lou Karr. According to his boss, the disguise was not very convincing.
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| [[File:Mimic Balloon Type F.png|120px]]
| [[File:Mimic Balloon Type F.png|120px]]
| The '''Mimic Balloon Type F''' (Japanese: '''ミミックバルーンタイプF''' ''Mimic Balloon Type F'') is a [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|balloon]] that resembles a {{p|Drifblim}}.
| The '''Mimic Balloon Type F''' (Japanese: '''ミミックバルーンタイプF''' ''Mimic Balloon Type F'') is a [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|balloon]] that resembles a {{p|Drifblim}}. It was first used by Looker to transport himself, [[Cedric Juniper]], and [[Leo]] to assist {{adv|Black}} in his battle against [[N]].
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| [[File:Record Bubble.png|120px]]
| [[File:Record Bubble.png|120px]]
| The '''Record Bubble''' (Japanese: '''レコードバブル''' ''Record Bubble'') is a microphone that releases bubbles when spoken into. The bubbles go to the target and pop, which releases the message recorded inside.
| The '''Record Bubble''' (Japanese: '''レコードバブル''' ''Record Bubble'') is a microphone that releases bubbles when spoken into. The bubbles go to the target and pop, which releases the message recorded inside. It was first used by Blake to send messages to his Dewott during their battle against Genesect. {{adv|Green}} also used this device in her battle against [[Bruno]]'s {{p|Hitmonlee}}, though the connection between the devices is unknown. It is based on the N64 Voice Recognition Unit from [[Hey You, Pikachu!]].
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====Pokémon====
When Blake was approved to become an International Police offer, he was given the option to choose between several Pokémon that had yet to be partnered with someone. Though he initially wanted to wait to find a Pokémon that could match his abilities, Blake decided to pick Dewott.
<gallery>
International Police Pokémon Adventures.png|Several of the International Police's Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures
International Police Pokémon Adventures 2.png|Several of the International Police's Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures
International Police Pokémon Adventures 3.png|Several of the International Police's Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures
International Police Pokémon Adventures 4.png|Several of the International Police's Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures
</gallery>
====Pokémon====


===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure manga===
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure manga===