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This is the official page of CEPOL, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training. CEPOL is an agency of the European Union dedicated to develop, implement and coordinate training for law enforcement officials. Since 1 July 2016, the date of its new legal mandate , CEPOL’s official name is “The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training”. CEPOL’s headquarters are located in Budape
🎉Yesterday was Hungary's National Day! sends best wishes tour host country, and to all our Hungarian partners and followers🙌
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🛰️ How can satellites, drones, water sensors and super-resolution imaging support the detection, investigation and prosecution of waste-related environmental crime?
👋 Read ‘Harnessing technologies to combat environmental crimes: the potential of satellites, drones, water sensors and super-resolution imaging’, featured in the special edition of the European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin on environmental crime.
The authors examine how co-creation with practitioners can help identify operational needs and explore how technological solutions can support environmental monitoring, evidence gathering and analysis. They also highlight practical barriers to the uptake of these technologies, including procurement and procedural constraints and resource shortages.
⬇️ Download the publication here: link.europa.eu/Nr9N9W
12/08/2026
🌍 Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow, they are also already driving change today.
On , the EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies recognise the creativity, commitment and contributions of young people across Europe. Their participation helps build stronger communities, strengthens democracy and supports a safer and fairer future for all.
🗣️ By listening to young people, creating opportunities and supporting their engagement, we can help ensure that no voice is left unheard.
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04/08/2026
🔵 A shared understanding of terrorism threats is essential for effective regional cooperation.
Through the project, CEPOL organised the third Counter-Terrorism Support Network (CTSN) workshop, bringing together counter-terrorism specialists from across the Western Balkans to advance the Regional Terrorism Situation and Trend Report.
Building on the progress achieved during previous CTSN workshops, the network continues to strengthen regional analytical . The report is being developed using a common methodology established with the support of Europol, helping partners build a shared understanding of evolving threats across the region.
🔗 Read more: https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/cepol-supports-development-terrorism-trend-report-western-balkans
🇪🇺 The project is funded by the European Union.
♻️ Illegal waste transport has become a global issue that requires coordinated efforts from multiple countries.
In ’s special edition of the European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin dedicated to environmental crime, Michal Cikhart and Jana Janovcova provide a comprehensive introduction to environmental crime and illegal cross-border waste trafficking, focusing on EU legislation designed to combat these phenomena.
Their article, ‘Combating environmental crime: illegal cross-border waste transport and utilising modern technologies’, examines the scale of illegal waste trafficking, the EU’s legal and operational response, and the role of key EU tools such as SOCTA, EMPACT and SIENA.
📊 Drawing on Eurostat data and real-world examples from the Slovak police 🇸🇰, the authors show how modern technologies, including drones, lidar and photogrammetry, can support the detection and investigation of environmental crime.
⬇️ Download the publication here: link.europa.eu/Nr9N9W
31/07/2026
🇪🇺 🇫🇷 This week, our Executive Director, Jan Pecháček, welcomed H.E. Jonathan Joël Robert Lacôte, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Hungary, to ’s headquarters in Budapest.
✅ The Ambassador received an overview of the Agency’s work in law enforcement training, including recent developments and future plans. The meeting also offered an opportunity to explore ways to further strengthen our cooperation.
Ambassade de France en Hongrie - Francia Nagykövetség
🇪🇺 🇵🇱 ’s Executive Director, Jan Pecháček, has received a bronze medal from the Polish Police in recognition of the agency's contribution to strengthening law enforcement cooperation in the EU and beyond through training.The medal was presented by the Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Police during the national Police Day celebrations in Warsaw on 24 July.
🤝 While in Poland, Jan Pecháček also held discussions with our partners on ways to strengthen future cooperation and visited the Police Training Centre in Legionowo.
🔗 Read more: link.europa.eu/ypbXXG
🚨Call for Tender new deadline🚨
❓Did you know that is seeking to award a direct contract for the supply of hardware and software required to establish a virtual reality laboratory at the Police Academy of the Republic of Moldova, with the aim of enhancing law enforcement capabilities under the EU4Security Moldova project?
Reference: CEPOL/2026/OP/0010
Maximum amount of the contract excluding VAT: EUR 130 000
Duration of the contract: 3 months
Deadline to apply: 4 August 2026
Procedure: open – lowest price
For more information visit the EU Funding and Tenders portal ➡️ link.europa.eu/PbWnBc
⛔️If you are registered on LEEd, ’s Law Enforcement Education platform, please note that the platform will be unavailable from Monday, 27 July to Thursday, 30 July ⤵️
🔎Explore current and emerging trends at the intersection of online gaming environments and extremist activity.
🎮On 28 July at 10AM CEST, join our 'Gamified extremism: monitoring and disrupting radicalisation pathways in gaming communities', organised by the Knowledge Center on Counter-terrorism in cooperation with Europol, Roblox and Politiets Online Patrulje.
📓On the agenda:
- the role of Europol Internet Referral Unit Online Gaming Network
- measures implemented by online gaming platforms to prevent misuse
- good practices in public-private cooperation
- lessons learnt from the Danish Online Police Patrol model
🔗Register: link.europa.eu/Ccwdbh