BIOGRAPHY:

Vladimír Dzuro, Commissioner ret. was born in the Czech Republic. Between 1983 and 1995, he worked as a criminal detective initially with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Prague investigating violent crime and later at the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Interpol in Prague.

In 1994, he actively participated in the work of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in the former Yugoslavia. In April 1995, he began a ten-year stint as an investigator with the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in The Hague. Vladimir currently works as Chief of New York Headquarters Office at the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services.

The Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia awarded Vladimir, for his many years of successful work for the international justice, the International Justice Medal. The Czech Minister of Defense awarded him the highest decoration for non-military person, the Golden Linden. The Czech Police President present to Vladimir the Czech Police Force Plaque and a Medal of Honor for his continuing contribution to internationally promoting the reputation of the Police Force of the Czech Republic.

Event Details:

Date/Time: September 19, 2022, at 6 pm

Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008

RSVP required: https://investigator.eventbrite.com/

The event is also a part of the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2022! 

Politics and Prose will be providing books for sale at the event.

About the Festival:
The Mutual Inspirations Festival (MIF) is an annual initiative spearheaded by the Embassy of the Czech Republic, focusing on the mutual inspirations between Czech and American cultures and featuring each year an extraordinary Czech personality who has greatly influenced and inspired others through his or her work. Now in its 13th year, the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2022 celebrates the lives of writers/actors Jiŕí Voskovec and Jan Werich. 

Running from September – November 2022, the festival brings inspiring events to the Washington, DC community and beyond.

For more information about the festival, please visit www.mutualinspirations.org.

Embassy Policy: By registering, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists by attending this event on the premises of the Embassy of the Czech Republic. You and any family members and guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of the Czech Republic or any of their diplomats, staff, contractors, affiliates, employees, agents, or volunteers liable for any illness, injury, or death. The Embassy of the Czech Republic disclaims and excludes any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage, alleged to have been suffered by or as a result of or otherwise on its premises.

Masks are recommended. At its discretion, the Embassy may take your temperature upon arrival. No large bags are allowed. Small purses may be checked as you pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required.