Focus on the force: Europol launches Capture23 photo competition

Are you a law enforcement officer with an eye for photography? Dust off your camera for our Capture23 photo competition and win a trip for two to Europol in The Hague! 

Europol is celebrating the hard work and dedication of the various law enforcement authorities making Europe safer, and we are seeking submissions from talented photographers that illustrate the many ways that police forces protect EU citizens on a daily basis.

This year's edition of the Europol photo competition will have a new format! Instead of having themed categories, we have three distinct ways of selecting the winners. Europol will pick one winning photographer, while another will be chosen by the EU law enforcement community represented at our headquarters. The third winner will be determined by a public vote.

As there is no specific category for this year's competition, we are looking for photographs that showcase the many ways that law enforcement officers actively work to make Europe safer. This entails providing a glimpse into the daily routine of a police officer, whether on patrol or involved in operational activities to combat organised crime. We also want entries that give insights into training exercises and manoeuvres, or highlight the vital role of community policing. Additionally, we welcome creative submissions that offer abstract and artistic interpretations of the theme "making Europe safer," where we anticipate seeing unexpected perspectives, innovative photography techniques, and imaginative compositions that push the boundaries of conventional photography.

Law enforcement officers are invited to submit up to FIVE photos. Whether you are a passionate professional photographer, or an amateur with nothing but a phone camera, we want to see your photography skills in action! So get out there, capture the best moments of law enforcement in action, and show us why they deserve our respect and gratitude.

Deadline for submissions: 15 August 2023

For full details on how to participate, please visit the competition page.

Entries will be used in Europol publications, including calendars, social media and other communication products.