Are you a law enforcement officer with an eye for photography? Polish your camera lens for the 2022 edition of the Europol law enforcement photo competition!
Europol is celebrating the hard work and dedication of the various law enforcement authorities across the EU, 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, there are THREE categories in the Europol photo competition to illustrate this hard work. Law enforcement officers from across Europe 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! Find out more details about each of the categories below.
Making Europe safer
We are looking for images of EU law enforcement officers actively working to make Europe safer. These images could include operational activities in the fight against organised crime, e.g. drugs and weapons trafficking, trafficking in human beings, counterfeiting, etc., as well as images of training exercises and manoeuvres. We also accept both abstract and artistic interpretations of the ‘making Europe safer’ concept.
On the road
How does your local law enforcement team patrol your area? We are seeking images of different vehicles from law enforcement authorities that are interesting or unusual, including vehicles from both the past and the present. This could include vintage patrol cars, motorcycles, and any other vehicle that officers use to get to a crime scene.
Caring for the community
Local police work hard to protect citizens in their communities. Community policing is among the most important responsibilities of many law enforcement authorities and we want to shine a light on this crucial work. We are calling on photographers to send images of police officers assisting members of the community, including their work with elderly people and children.
The winner of each category will win a two-night trip for two people to The Hague or Amsterdam in the Netherlands, with a visit to Europol.
Closing date: 15 September 2022.
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.
