To combat cross-border crimes and terrorism in the EU, it is necessary for law enforcement authorities of different EU Member States to cooperate with each other effectively. Previously, authorities cooperated mainly on an ad-hoc basis, bilaterally or multilaterally. Today, the EU facilitates quicker, safer, and more structured law enforcement cooperation. The Commission and EU law enforcement agencies, such as the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol), cannot investigate autonomously nor lead police operations. This remains the responsibility of EU Member States. Information exchangeThe Commission and EU agencies provide tools for the exchange of information between national law enforcement authorities.Travel InformationTravel data are usually composed of two types of data: Passenger Name Records (PNR) and Advance Passenger Information (API).Operational law enforcement cooperationOperational law enforcement cooperation refers to the practical cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities in different EU countries to combat cross-border crime and maintain public safety.Supporting actionThe Commission supports security related actions through funding, security research and innovation.Cooperation with EuropolEuropol’s specialised systems offer fast and secure capabilities for acquiring, storing, searching, visualising and linking criminal information.Cooperation with CEPOLCEPOL is the EU Agency dedicated to developing, implementing, and coordinating training for law enforcement officials. We are socialFollow us on TwitterFollow us on YouTubeSign up to our NewsletterOther social networks
Information exchangeThe Commission and EU agencies provide tools for the exchange of information between national law enforcement authorities.
Travel InformationTravel data are usually composed of two types of data: Passenger Name Records (PNR) and Advance Passenger Information (API).
Operational law enforcement cooperationOperational law enforcement cooperation refers to the practical cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities in different EU countries to combat cross-border crime and maintain public safety.
Supporting actionThe Commission supports security related actions through funding, security research and innovation.
Cooperation with EuropolEuropol’s specialised systems offer fast and secure capabilities for acquiring, storing, searching, visualising and linking criminal information.
Cooperation with CEPOLCEPOL is the EU Agency dedicated to developing, implementing, and coordinating training for law enforcement officials.
