Present at the event on behalf of the Ministry of Public Security were: Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Central Public Security Party Committee, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Chairman of the Festival; Lieutenant General Do Trieu Phong, Director of the Department of Public Security Communications, Head of the Festival Organizing Committee, among others.
Delegates from other ministries and agencies included Nguyen Huy Dung, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Nguyen Van Chien, Deputy Head of the Central Publicity Commission; and Do Duc Hoang, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television and Co-Chairman of the Festival.
The 15th Public Security Television, Radio, and Cinema Festival 2026, themed “Convergence and Diffusion,” was jointly organized by the Ministry of Public Security and Vietnam Television from October 22 to 27.
The Festival drew the participation of 57 units, including 12 outside the Public Security Forces, with 45 contestants for the "Best TV Host" or "Best News Reader" titles and 737 works: 432 television works, 276 radio works, and 29 cinematic works.
Driving innovation, elevating work quality
In his closing speech, Lieutenant General Do Trieu Phong, Director of the Public Security Department of Communications and Head of the Festival Organizing Committee, emphasized: “The Festival not only honors outstanding works but also serves as a gathering place for the intellect, courage, responsibility and passion of journalists and media professionals both inside and outside the Public Security Forces.”
According to Lieutenant General Do Trieu Phong, behind the 737 works submitted to this year’s Festival are countless journeys, nights spent on the scene, days of creative labor, and the aspiration to bring truth and goodness to the public.
Many works demonstrated depth in communication efforts, clarifying strategic directions and vividly reflecting the journey from resolutions to actions, from policies to concrete results serving the people. These works show how the Party’s resolutions have been brought to life, resulting in practical changes in all aspects of life. Additionally, incisive works countered false and hostile viewpoints, defending the Party's ideological foundation.
Most notably, creative thinking has shifted, with people truly becoming the center of the story. Police officers are portrayed through their dutiful choices, sacrifices, as well as their everyday moments beyond the uniform, not just when being on duty. Citizens are not merely recipients of the police's help and assistance but are depicted as individuals with voices, dignity, faith and aspirations. The works go beyond recounting achievements, but bringing real significance to life. A case may close when criminals are brought to justice, but lives remain that need healing.
The Head of the Organizing Committee also noted: “Looking at each genre, we can see technical advancements paired with new approaches to discovering, accessing, and telling human stories.”
In television reportage, “Moments of Life and Death” by authors from the Lao Cai Provincial Police Department brings viewers close to perilous moments, where the courage and responsibility of officers are captured in authentic images. “Queen of Escape” by authors from the Da Nang Municipal Police Department uses on-site visuals, sound, and editing rhythm to guide the narrative. These works remind us that when the truth is powerful enough, a single frame can speak louder than a thousand words.
In radio, “The Hidden Figure in the Night” by reporters from the Cao Bang Provincial Police Department, and “500 Days and Nights Reconnecting the Journey Home” by authors from the Hung Yen Provincial Police Department exemplify the creativity of those who tell stories through sound. Without visuals, they use character voices, everyday sounds, and evocative silences to draw listeners closer to the truth and human destinies.
In cinema, “Restored Memories” by authors from the Quang Ngai Provincial Police Department and “The Promise” by Hanoi Police leave distinct impressions. When stories of law, responsibility, and humanity are told through the language of art, the message is received intellectually and lingers emotionally with the audience.
In the category of artistic and specialized works, a strong suit of Public Security Television, the Organizing Committee recognized valuable innovations such as “Cross-Border Coordination” by authors from the Dien Bien Provincial Police Department, “From Free Football Matches to Criminal Networks” by authors from the Hung Yen Provincial Police Department, and “Dismantling the OK9 System” by authors from the Quang Tri Provincial Police Department. Professional stories in these works become compelling thanks to creative thinking, professional courage, and fighting spirit.
“Rain in the Village, Rain in the Valley” by authors from the Son La Provincial Police Department, a documentary without narration, depicts officers quietly rescuing people during floods in remote border areas. Without grand praise, it shows only reality: actions and the silent efforts of those doing everything to protect life. Through this documentary, the public can gain a deeper understanding of the value of sacrifice, the beauty of humanity, and the meaning of “peace.”
Spreading values, strengthening public trust
The Festival also marked a positive shift in modern journalism thinking. The podcast format was introduced for the first time, achieving impressive results with 44 podcast entries and over 140 videos in the digital content category. The presenter competition highlighted promising, confident, and open-minded faces that gradually mastered various production stages. Two professional seminars provided practical exchanges on data, technology, information security, and multi-platform content production and distribution.
Besides the professional segment, the Festival left a positive impression through exchange programs, sports, and heritage trips. The Pickleball tournament, co-organized by Hanoi Police and the Department of Public Security Communications, fostered a lively atmosphere and camaraderie. The heritage trip to Ninh Binh, thanks to the provincial police's thoughtful coordination, allowed delegates to reflect on tradition, gratitude, and responsibility to previous generations.
Congratulating the collectives, individuals, authors, and groups honored at the Festival, Lieutenant General Do Trieu Phong also expressed gratitude to all participants, affirming that each work was created through the intellect, sweat, and dedication of camera operators, editors, sound engineers, directors, actors, and technicians, as well as the sharing of those who trusted the storytellers with their lives.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Lieutenant General Do Trieu Phong expressed sincere thanks to the Execurtive Committee of the Public Security CPV Organization, the Ministry of Public Security leadership, Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung, and other leaders for their guidance and support; to Viet Nam Television, relevant ministries and agencies; press organizations; the Party Committee, People’s Council, and People’s Committee of Ha Noi city, the Party Committee, Board of Directors and officers and soldiers of the Police Departments of Ha Noi city, Ninh Binh province, as well as other units and localities; the jury and the organizing panel, technical, logistics and security teams for ensuring safety and successful organization of the Festival.
Emphasizing the significance of the Festival, Lieutenant General Do Trieu Phong stated: “The awards are well-deserved recognition. But what is more important than the awards is the value the work leaves in the hearts of the public. I hope every Public Security journalist will continue to immerse themselves in life, to go to challenging places, because behind every achievement is a human being. And behind every person is a story worth hearing. Let society remember those who sacrifice in silence. Let acts of kindness not be forgotten. And let every work remind us to cherish the value of ‘peace’.”
The Festival has concluded, but the journey of “Convergence and Diffusion” continues. Lieutenant General Do Trieu Phong believes the team of journalists, radio, television, and cinema professionals in the Public Security Forces will continue to create works rich in ideological, artistic and humanistic value, helping strengthen public trust. Ultimately, the highest value of media is not just to inform, but to inspire greater faith in justice, love for goodness, and a stronger sense of responsibility toward others.
At the closing ceremony, the Organizing Committee announced and presented 35 Gold Awards, including 33 for works and 2 for radio hosts and presenters; 71 Silver Awards, including 66 for works and 5 for radio hosts and presenters; and the First Prize for the Best Participating Unit to the Hanoi Municipal Police Department. The festival also presented 108 Bronze Awards and 152 Certificates of Merit to authors and groups.
According to Senior Colonel Nguyen Anh Tuan, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Security Communications, Director of Public Security Television, and Standing Deputy Head of the Festival Organizing Committee, after six days, the 15th Public Security Television, Radio, and Cinema Festival 2026 reaffirmed the spirit of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement in professional quality, meeting the increasingly high demands of communication work in the new context; clearly demonstrating diversity in genres and progress in the quality of works. Units invested seriously and meticulously. Notably, many new genres were boldly presented as digital videos and podcasts.
Senior Colonel Nguyen Anh Tuan, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Security Communications, Director of Public Security Television, and Standing Deputy Head of the Festival Organizing Committee.
All the entries show great innovation and are really professional and creative in both content and form, aligning with modern media trends and the national digital transformation process.
The works vividly and comprehensively reflect the realities of the work, combat, and development of the Public Security Forces in the new era, effectively meeting political tasks and the communication direction and guidance of the Executive Committee of the Public Security CPV Organization and the Ministry of Public Security leadership. The topics that are highly apreciated at the Festival include:
Regarding the core tasks of the Public Security Forces, the works prominently feature the “Three Best” emulation movement; the 500-day campaign to intensify the search, collection, and identification of martyrs’ remains; digital transformation in the Public Security Forces; and the role of the force in implementing two-level local government, building the force, and political-ideological education.
On the fight against crime, especially cybercrime, many works give urgent warning to the public about fraud tactics, highlighted major case breakthroughs, or tell stories about the police's exploits in stamping out criminal networks.
Countering false and hostile viewpoints and defending the Party’s ideological foundation are challenging topics both in content and form, yet many high-quality articles and reports have been produced.
Artists perform at the Festival’s closing ceremony.
The works portray officers serving the people, especially in rescue and relief operations during storms and natural disasters; directly participating in building schools for ethnic minority students; highlighting good people and good deeds; and maintaining order, traffic safety, and combating social evils, all through emotionally rich and persuasive stories.
Regarding stories of good people and good deeds, many works explored new models such as foster parents and public security cultural schools from a humanistic perspective.
The diversity and practical relevance of the topics show that communicators across the Public Security Forces have strong political acumen, sensitivity to pressing social issues, and high levels of discovery and creativity.
