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Two police officers are walking in Toppilansalmi in Oulu in spring weather. The sky is clear and the sun is shining. One of the officers is speaking into a radio. A police car and apartment buildings are visible in the background.

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Police operational results have developed positively – the work of supervisors is a strength

05.06.2026 14.11, updated

- Police operational results at the beginning of the year have developed mainly in a positive direction. Overall, police operations have strengthened especially in combating serious crime and in the availability of services, says National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki.

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Police propose revising the legislation banning face coverings

12.05.2026 13.44, updated

The events at the May Day (1 May) demonstrations in Tampere have sparked wide-ranging debate. The Deputy National Police Commissioner had this to say in her blog: Concealing your identity at a protest is not conducive to safety; the law must be revised.

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Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society

12.5.2026 12.31

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Information and open discussion are key factors in combatting online scams

22.4.2026 10.36

Eastern Finland Police Department Offences and criminal investigation Preventive Police Work
Driving while intoxicated - an old type of crime, new forms

21.4.2026 14.10

National Police Board Offences and criminal investigation Traffic

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