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Counter-terrorism specialists from across the Western Balkans met under the #WB_PaCT project to develop a draft Regional Terrorism Situation and Trend Report, using a methodology developed with support from @europol.europa.eu to strengthen cooperation. Read more: www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/new...
♻️ Illegal cross-border waste trafficking is a global challenge. In #CEPOLbulletin, Michal Cikhart and Jana Janovcova examine its scale, the EU’s legal and operational response, and how modern technologies can aid investigations. ⬇️ link.europa.eu/Nr9N9W #environmentalcrime
📯This week, our Executive Director Jan Pecháček welcomed H.E. Mr Jonathan Joël Robert Lacôte, France's Ambassador to Hungary, to #CEPOL’s headquarters in Budapest. ✅They discussed the Agency’s work in law enforcement training and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation.
📯On 24 July in Warsaw our Executive Director received a bronze medal in recognition of #CEPOL's contribution to strengthening law enforcement cooperation through training. He also held discussions with our partners on ways to enhance collaboration in the future. 🔗 link.europa.eu/ypbXXG
🚨Call for Tender 🆕 deadline🚨 #DYK that #CEPOL aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities under the EU4Security Moldova project by providing hardware & software to establish a VR laboratory at the Police Academy of the Republic of Moldova? Apply until 4 August ➡️ link.europa.eu/PbWnBc #EU4SEC_MD
⛔️If you are registered on LEEd, #CEPOL’s Law Enforcement Education platform, please note that the platform will be unavailable from Monday, 27 July to Thursday, 30 July ⤵️
@eu-cepol.bsky.social · 3w ago⚙️ We would like to inform all users of LEEd - #CEPOL’s Law Enforcement Education platform, that a planned maintenance and upgrade will take place from 27- 30 July. During this period, the platform will be unavailable. ⌛ LEEd will be back on 31 July with some 🆕 features! 🔗 link.europa.eu/VpcpH6
🎮 Next week join our #CEPOLwebinar by #CEPOL_CKC on Counter-terrorism with @europol.europa.eu, Roblox and the Danish Online Police Patrol to learn how violent extremists and terrorists exploit online gaming environments for recruitment, radicalisation, and propaganda. 🔗link.europa.eu/Ccwdbh
❓ How can law enforcement detect illegally sourced reptiles laundered into the legal market? 🐢🦎In their #CEPOLbulletin article, Ragnhild Sollund and Daan van Uhm examine reptile trafficking, enforcement challenges, and discuss the option of a trade ban ➡️ link.europa.eu/Nr9N9W
🔵Following the networks: CEPOL strengthens responses to the organised crime–terrorism nexus. Through #CT_INFLOW, CEPOL brought together law enforcement and judicial practitioners to strengthen responses to the organised crime–terrorism nexus. 🔗 www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/new...
🙌 Best wishes from #CEPOL to all our partners and followers from Belgium! #StrongerTogether
🔎 For an overview of #CEPOL’s key statistics, training activities, and other operational highlights from last year, explore our new '2025 in Brief' publication. 📊 At a glance: - 464 training activities delivered - 33 050 participants trained - 97% overall satisfaction rate ➡️link.europa.eu/r4QqCK
⚙️ We would like to inform all users of LEEd - #CEPOL’s Law Enforcement Education platform, that a planned maintenance and upgrade will take place from 27- 30 July. During this period, the platform will be unavailable. ⌛ LEEd will be back on 31 July with some 🆕 features! 🔗 link.europa.eu/VpcpH6
Terrorism in Europe is entering a new phase. The latest EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) reveals how online ecosystems are reshaping terrorism. 🔗 The report is out. Read it now: https://ow.ly/xCiY50ZmWuH #Terrorism
🗑️The complexity of waste crime legislation has a fundamental impact on court rulings. In her #CEPOLbulletin article, Pernille Marie Agerholm Moesborg reflects on the challenges of prosecuting a Danish criminal case involving cross-border waste transport. 📥link.europa.eu/Nr9N9W #environmentalcrime
❗Happy National Day 🇫🇷 Best wishes from #CEPOL to all our French partners and followers 🙌
🔵 Simulation-based training strengthens counter-terrorism #analysis. Under #CT_INFLOW, CEPOL delivered a practical activity in Budapest, helping practitioners enhance analytical skills and international #cooperation. 🔗 Read more: www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/new...
Emerging threats require training that responds just as quickly. Through the #WB_PaCT project, CEPOL's Rapid Training Response package delivered targeted training across the Western Balkans together with international partners. www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/new...
🌍Discover how criminal law can contribute to protecting the environment. In the #CEPOLbulletin article 'Better protection of the Environment through Criminal Law in the EU', Professor Dr Michael G. Faure explores the role of criminal law in tackling #environmentalcrime. 📥link.europa.eu/Nr9N9W
🚨 Call for Tender 🚨 #CEPOL aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities under the EU4Security Moldova project by providing hardware and software to establish a virtual reality laboratory at the Police Academy of the Republic of Moldova ➡️ link.europa.eu/PbWnBc #EU4SEC_MD
🚨Job alert🚨 We are looking to establish a reserve list for Senior Project Officers, to strengthen our International Cooperation Unit in Budapest. 🔎 Check out our 🆕 #CEPOL vacancy and if you meet the requirements don't forget to apply until 26 July ➡️ link.europa.eu/Dy4dpD #EUCareers
🚨With the EMPACT 2026-2029 cycle now underway, #CEPOL brought together Drivers and Common Horizontal Strategic Goal Coordinators to help set the course for the years ahead. Find out more here: link.europa.eu/bnKbjn #EMPACT #FightingCrimeTogether
📯Today Ireland takes over the Council presidency. #CEPOL looks forward to working closely with #Ireland2026EU to advance law enforcement training in support of the Presidency's priorities. Eυχαριστούμε (thank you) @cy2026eu.bsky.social for the excellent cooperation during the past six months🙌
EU Council@consilium.europa.eu · last mo.The Council presidency baton is passing from Cyprus 🇨🇾 ➡️ to Ireland 🇮🇪 Ευχαριστούμε (thank you) @cy2026eu.bsky.social for your leadership over the last six months. On 1 July, we say 👋 Céad míle fáilte (welcome) to the Irish presidency of the Council of the EU. More to come🔜 #CY2026EU #Ireland2026EU
🔵 Strong leadership builds stronger #LawEnforcement institutions. Under the #EU4SEC_MD project, CEPOL brought together officials from Moldova's Ministry of Internal Affairs to strengthen #leadership, cooperation and organisational resilience. 📰Read more: www.cepol.europa.eu/newsroom/new...
📯Today, at #CEPOL, our Executive Director, Jan Pecháček welcomed the Head of the European Security and Defense College (ESDC), Fergal Ó Regan. They exchanged views on shared priorities and explored ways to strengthen cooperation in the field of law enforcement training 🤝
🌈 As #PrideMonth comes to a close, #JHAAN agencies reflect on a month dedicated to equality, inclusion and diversity. This is an important reminder of both progress made and the work that continues. We remain committed to supporting a more inclusive and equal Europe for all.
👥On 6 July, together with the PARTESS-COM Project, we will deliver a #CEPOLwebinar to strengthen the capacity of European #LawEnforcement officials to assess, prevent & respond to security risks affecting places of worship, schools & community centres. 🔗link.europa.eu/X6vmQV #FundamentalRights
Once again, we decoded the EU’s most threatening criminal networks. In numbers: 🟦 821 criminal networks identified in 2024 🟦 76% are no longer among the most threatening 🟦 198 networks persist 🟦 533 new networks emerged ➡️ Download the report: https://ow.ly/py1L50Zh3hN
🌍 On #WorldDrugDay, JHA agencies highlight a clear reality: drug markets are evolving, with persistent challenges and new threats. 🤝 Coordinated, innovative action is key. Together, we strengthen responses across Europe and beyond. #JHAAN #StrongerTogether
🙌 Best wishes from #CEPOL to all our partners and followers from Slovenia! #StrongerTogether