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National Police Board of Finland, units and services

The National Police Board’s tasks include planning, directing, developing and supervising police operations and the related support functions. In addition, it is responsible for the equal availability of police services nationwide, decides on cooperation between police units and is in charge of their performance management. The National Police Commissioner is responsible for managing, developing and overseeing the work of the National Police Board and the administrative sector of the police.

  • In emergencies, always dial 112.

    Prefer online services.

    Read the instructions first before applying for a passport, identity card or other permit, or submitting a crime report.

    Book an appointment beforehand, if possible.

    For information about pending cases, contact the police department that is processing your case. You can request records and copies by contacting the police department or station.

    If you wish, you can send a message to the police via the Police Secure Mail service. Learn more about the use of Police Secure Mail at poliisi.fi/en/secure-mail.

    Police helpline

    The police helpline gives advice on non-urgent matters regarding licences, appointment bookings, e-services and traffic surveillance.

    Price of service

    The cost for a call to the Police is

    • the local network charge (pvm) if you call using a landline number
    • cellular phone charge (mpm) if you use a mobile phone
    • international call charge if you call from abroad.

    You will pay for the call in line with your operator tariff. Waiting time is also paid for.

Firearms Administration

  • Description
    We serve in Firearms Administration matters.
    Street address
    Konepajankatu 2, 11710 RIIHIMÄKI
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    Post address
    PL 50, 11101 RIIHIMÄKI
    Opening hours

    This unit has no customer service.

  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone. You may contact the unit by e-mail.
    E-mails

Gambling Administration at the National Police Board

  • Description
    The Gambling Administration of the National Police Board supervises gambling services. The National Police Board is an organisation within the administrative sector of the Ministry of the Interior. As an independent supervisory authority, it is responsible for supervising lotteries at national level and for compiling statistics on lotteries. The Gambling Administration’s offices are located in Riihimäki. The Gambling Administration’s duties are to: · issue opinions and advice on gambling · produce guidelines, disseminate information and provide training in issues related to gambling services · supervise the legality of gambling services · intervene in the running and marketing of unlawful gambling operations. In its supervision duties, the Gambling Administration cooperates with the police and may submit requests for investigation in suspected criminal matters to the police. Efficient supervision of the gambling sector requires extensive international and national cooperation with interest groups and between public authorities.
    Street address
    Konepajankatu 2, 11710 RIIHIMÄKI
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    Post address
    PL 50, 11101 RIIHIMÄKI
    Opening hours

    This unit has no customer service.

  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone. You may contact the unit by e-mail.
    E-mails

Information Technology Centre of the Police

  • Description
    Information Technology Centre of the Police.
    Street address
    Kemijoen itäpuolentie 63, 96460 ROVANIEMI
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    Opening hours

    This unit has no customer service.

  • Phone Numbers
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 480181
    E-mails

Police Materials Centre

  • Description
    Key responsibilities of the Police Materials Centre include acquisitions of goods and services as instructed by senior management in accordance with current legislation, instructions and regulations of the Ministry of the Interior and the National Police Board as well as national and international cooperation with stakeholders in accordance with guidelines set by senior management. Other responsibilities include contract and supplier management, implementation of deliveries of police vehicles to police units, depreciation and post-processing of state property, planning, monitoring and analysis of the lifecycles of the materials and equipment used by the police, development of procurement activities of the police, procurement and materials advice service as well as provision of legal support, support for preparation of the Materials Centre’s budget, and participation in cooperation between authorities and stakeholders.
    Street address
    Vuorikatu 1, 45100 Kouvola
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    Post address
    PL 41, 45101 KOUVOLA
    Opening hours

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 480181
    E-mails

Security Sector Supervision unit

  • Description
    The National Police Board and its Security Sector Supervision unit are responsible for providing general guidance for private security services and their supervision. It grants business licences for the security sector upon application - approves the persons in charge, managers and deputies and temporary managers for business licence holders, as well as trainers for the use of force and use of firearms, and in security stewarding - makes amendments to the terms and conditions and limitations of business licences for the security sector or the licences of individuals and cancels licences for the security sector, either upon application or at the request of the authorities.
    Street address
    Jääkärinkatu 33, 50130 MIKKELI
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    Opening hours

    This unit has no customer service.

  • Phone Numbers
    • Telephone exchange
      0295 480 181
    E-mails