https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/general-news en Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:00:01 GMT https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/cepol-egypt-working-arrangement-reinforces-longstanding-cooperation Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:00:01 GMT On 12 November in Cairo, CEPOL and Egypt signed their first-ever working arrangement, further consolidating their longstanding cooperation in the field of law enforcement training and marking a new chapter in their partnership.This formal agreement will enable Egyptian law enforcement professionals ... 9433 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/partners-news/cepol-course-takes-unexpected-turn-simulation-real-life-action-tackle-forced Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:00:01 GMT An international training course in the Netherlands has equipped European law enforcement with new tools to dismantle human trafficking networks. While participants practiced on simulated cases, the course took an unexpected turn when a real, cross-border trafficking case suddenly emerged, allowing ... 9425 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/cepol-and-eppo-bring-authorities-together-help-protect-eu-funded-support Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:01 GMT Protecting public funding against fraud and corruption requires authorities to recognise risks, understand each other’s responsibilities and cooperate across borders. On 21–22 October 2026, CEPOL, through TOPCOP project, and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) held a workshop at CEPO... 9419 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/cepol-executive-director-discusses-agencys-future-direction-european-parliament Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:00:01 GMT On 4 November, CEPOL’s Executive Director, Jan Pecháček, discussed the Agency’s future plans and strategic outlook during an ordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) in Brussels.At the start of the agenda item on CEPOL, he thanked th... 9417 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/partners-news/decrypt-advanced-course-takes-place-portugal-support-cepol-and-cooperation Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:01 GMT From 19 to 23 October, a "Decrypt Advanced" course, took place at the Queluz Barracks, in Lisbon with the support of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL), in cooperation with the European Cybercrime Training and Education Group (ECTEG) and the European Commission’... 9416 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/eu-commission-publishes-study-law-enforcement-training-eu Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:01 GMT The European Commission has published today a feasibility study on law enforcement training in the EU, the first comprehensive overview of training for law enforcement across the EU since 2013.Analysing both strengths and weaknesses of the current EU law enforcement training ecosystem, the repo... 9410 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/partners-news/cepol-course-environmental-crime-delivered-lisbon Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:01 GMT The CEPOL Course 27/2026 – Environmental Crime took place from 28 September to 2 October at the Conde de Lippe Headquarters in Lisbon, organised by the National Republican Guard (GNR), through the School of Guard and the Nature and Environmental Protection Service Directorate of the Operational Comm... 9428 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/cepol-delivers-inaugural-competency-based-training-national-firearms-focal-points Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:01 GMT CEPOL’s EU Training Hub Unit (EU THU) in cooperation with European Commission (DG Home / Firearms Team) and Instituto Superior de Ciências Policiais e Segurança Interna (ISCPCI) has successfully implemented the first-ever competency-based course for National Firearms Focal Points (NFFPs), in Li... 9397 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/cepol-hosts-20th-cnu-meeting Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:01 GMT This week, the Agency welcomed representatives of its CEPOL National Units (CNUs) to Budapest for the network’s 20th meeting, held on 7–8 October 2026 and chaired by Superintendent Brian Murphy, Garda College, Ireland.During the first day of the meeting, in his opening presentation, Executive Direct... 9396 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/countering-prison-radicalisation-cepol-holds-first-training-kenya Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:00:01 GMT Detecting terrorist recruitment in prisons and preventing the spread of violent extremism require correctional facilities staff to recognise risks and coordinate effective responses. Through its EU-funded CT INFLOW project, CEPOL brought together practitioners from eight partner countries for t... 9392 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/join-our-team-new-vacancies-cepol-0 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:01 GMT We are looking for new colleagues to strenghten our team in Budapest!You can submit your application for the following posts:Communications and External Relations Officer (AD6)We are looking for a new colleague to lead CEPOL's Communications and External relations teams. He/she will be responsible f... 9374 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/partners-news/cepol-regional-course-mental-tactical-training-law-enforcement-operational Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:01 GMT The International Training Centre organised CEPOL course 63/2026 entitled “Public Security - Joint Operations (Mental Tactical Training of Law Enforcement Operational Units)” from 7 to 9 September 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. This was a regional training activity designed for law enforcement officials... 9427 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/high-level-event-marks-cepols-25th-anniversary Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:00:01 GMT On 22 September, at its premises in Budapest, CEPOL celebrated its 25th anniversary with key partners and stakeholders. To mark the agency’s 25-year contribution to the EU and its citizens, CEPOL organised a high-level event and panel discussion on the strategic value of law enforcement training for... 9368 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/jan-pechacek-attends-international-day-police-cooperation-event-prague Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:01 GMT On 8 September 2026, a ceremonial event was held in Prague on the occasion of the International Day of Police Cooperation. During this event, the flag of the Directorate for International Police Cooperation of the Police Presidium of the Czech Republic was blessed in the Church of the Assumption of ... 9381 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/partners-news/cepol-course-most-threatening-criminal-networks-and-individuals-takes-place Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:00:01 GMT CEPOL course on most threatening criminal networks and individuals takes place in BudapestThe International Training Centre, with the support of the Hungarian National Bureau of Investigation, organised CEPOL course 03/2026 on “Most threatening criminal networks and individuals – Crime prevention by... 9357 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/cybercrime-simulation-strengthens-cross-border-cooperation-mena-region Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:00:01 GMT Cybercrime investigations increasingly depend on authorities being able to secure digital evidence and cooperate effectively across borders. To help strengthen these capabilities and support international cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, CEPOL, through the EUROMED ... 9350 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/partners-news/cepol-and-german-police-university-host-intensive-ai-week-european-law Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:00:01 GMT CEPOL and German Police University host intensive AI week for European law enforcement officials From 13-17 July 2026 the German Police University in Münster, Germany, implemented CEPOL Course 39/2026: “Artificial Intelligence”. The international dialogue highlighted that law enforcement a... 9356 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/cepol-supports-development-terrorism-trend-report-western-balkans Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:00:01 GMT Understanding how terrorism threats evolve is essential for effective prevention and response. To strengthen regional analytical cooperation, CEPOL organised the third Counter-Terrorism Support Network (CTSN) workshop under the WB PaCT project on 8–9 July 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic. Th... 9336 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu https://www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/cepol-executive-director-awarded-bronze-medal-polish-police Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:01 GMT On 24 July 2026 in Warsaw, during the national Police Day celebrations marking the 107th anniversary of the Polish Police, CEPOL’s Executive Director, Jan Pecháček, received a bronze medal in recognition of CEPOL’s contribution to strengthening law enforcement cooperation in the EU and beyond throug... 9333 at https://www.cepol.europa.eu