And the prize goes to...delighted to announce the winners of our 2018 law enforcement photo competition!

We received hundreds of entries capturing the essence of the challenging work of law enforcement across the globe, but only three could make it to the top. Unique snapshots portraying the work of law enforcement, police officers, rescue teams, SWAT teams, customs and border guards, carrying out the most rewarding of the duties: to protect citizens. From operational work and training exercises to everyday community policing, this year’s images feature dramatic action shots as well as heart-warming moments.

And the winners of the 2018 law enforcement photo competition are…

The first prize is awarded to João Moura from Portugal, whose spontaneous shot taken at  São Bento train station in Porto, Portugal, portrays community policing for the elderly.	The second prize is awarded to Jiří Fejkl from the Czech Republic. The photo was taken in January 2011 while visiting London and shows a British police vessel patrolling on the river Thames.
Daniel Ruiz from Spain is the third winner of this year’s photo competition, whose shot features a training session of the Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group (GREIM) of the Spanish Guardia Civil.

The three prize winners win a trip for two to the Netherlands, including a visit to Europol. Their images will also feature in our 2019 calendar and other Europol publications.

10th anniversary of the biggest international law enforcement photo competition in Europe

Over the past decade, Europol’s annual international law enforcement photo competition has attracted thousands of entries from photographers working in law enforcement across the EU and beyond, making it the biggest international law enforcement photo competition in Europe. The images received have been since published in Europol’s flagship reports and publications as well as online to illustrate the amazing and diverse work of law enforcement.

Next year’s edition will be open for entries from May to July 2019. Keep an eye on our photo competition website for updates and don’t miss out the opportunity to take part!