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  • Police invite flight passengers to test a new digital travel document

    22.9.2023 11.25

    Finns on Finnair flights to and from the UK have a chance to be the first in the world to test a digital travel document DTC. The police are partners in the pilot project, which will last until the...

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  • Police inspected 270 blasting sites during campaign

    20.9.2023 12.57

    During a week-long campaign from 4-10 September, the police inspected a total of 270 blasting sites in collaboration with Regional State Administrative Agencies (AVI). 

    Law enforcement and response Preventive Police Work National Police Board News safety and security public order National Police Board working sites explosions
  • The latest RDI newsletter published

    20.9.2023 11.04

    The research, innovation and development activities (RDI) newsletter 2/2023 of the Police University College has been published. 

    Research and development operations Tampere Front page top news Police University College research and development operations research activity Police University College research activities
  • Firearms-related services added to the police’s online services

    19.9.2023 16.49

    The first firearms-related online services provided by the police launched on 19 September. From now on, notification of the continuation of a recreational activity involving a firearm can now be...

    National Police Board Licence services News permits firearms National Police Board firearm licences and permits permits deactivation
  • Police to control wearing of seat belts and use of mobile phones in traffic nationwide on 18-22 September

    13.9.2023 15.34

    Next week, the police will intervene intensively in failure to wear seat belts, protective helmets and the use of child safety devices in road traffic. The aim is to encourage the comprehensive use...

    Traffic National Police Board News organisations safety and security traffic safety devices seat belts National Police Board
  • PCB cooperation between the Police, Customs and Border Guard is a key element in the combat against cross-border crime

    13.9.2023 9.24

    The support prescribed in the Government Programme to the development of cooperation between the Police, Customs and Border Guard strengthens the internal security of our society. All three...

    Police operations and development Preventive Police Work National Police Board News police public order cooperation pre-emption care National Police Board customs frontier guards
  • Criminal investigation into Vastaamo hacking case completed

    31.8.2023 10.58

    The Vastaamo hacking case, involving suspected aggravated computer break-in, aggravated attempted extortion and aggravated dissemination of information violating personal privacy, has been under...

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  • Police Museum to be featured on a stamp

    31.8.2023 9.00

    To celebrate the Finnish Museums Association’s 100th anniversary, Posti will issue a sheet of stamps showcasing ten Finnish museums. The Police Museum is one of the museums to receive its own stamp.

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  • Police intervened in violation of pedestrian crossing rules and cycling on the pavement

    30.8.2023 12.17

    Last week from 21 to 25 August, the police controlled the safety in traffic of vulnerable road users. Failure to comply with pedestrian crossing rules resulted in 192 operators of motorised...

    Traffic National Police Board News organisations traffic traffic surveillance National Police Board sports cycling walking
  • Nordic police commissioners strengthened cooperation to combat street gang phenomenon 

    24.8.2023 16.11

    National police commissioners from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland convened in Helsinki on 22-24 August. The agenda included the war in Ukraine and its implications for Nordic...

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  • Police carried out intensified wilderness controls at opening of waterfowl and bear hunting seasons

    24.8.2023 14.42

    The police worked with other authorities to carry out intensified controls at the opening of the waterfowl and bear hunting seasons on 20-21 August 2023.

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  • Game console to become a tool for the police? New research project aims to reach children and young people through gaming

    22.8.2023 9.46

    The Official gaming companions project will test and study how the police could intervene with harmful activities and crime in gaming communities and gaming platforms.

    Research and development operations Poliisin toiminta ja kehittäminen Poliisin ennaltaestävä toiminta Tampere Police University College research and development operations research activity Police University College research activities playing
  • First part of year shows significant growth in crime committed by young suspects

    21.8.2023 16.17

    In the first part of the year, the robberies committed by young suspects increased by almost 40 percent while the number of assaults was about one fourth higher than in the same period the year...

    Offences and criminal investigation National Police Board News organisations traffic young people criminal cases pre-emption National Police Board
  • Celebrate the Police Day at the Stoa square on 26 August

    18.8.2023 15.28

    The Helsinki Police Department will host its traditional Police Day event at the Stoa square on Saturday 26 August from 12 noon until 4 pm.

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  • Police to control compliance with pedestrian crossing rules and the behaviour of cyclists and e-scooter users in traffic

    18.8.2023 9.04

    The police will organise intensive control campaign at pedestrian crossings from Monday to Friday in week 34. The police will also monitor how vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists...

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  • Police to supervise the start of waterfowl and bear hunting season from 20 to 21 August 2023

    16.8.2023 14.44

    In cooperation with other authorities, the police will conduct a nationwide special control operation targeted at the start of the waterfowl and bear hunting season.  

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  • Come and mark Police Day in Oulu or Paltamo

    14.8.2023 12.27

    Oulu Police Department will mark Police Day on 26 August with events in Oulu Market Square and in Eino Leino Park in Paltamo. The events will provide the public with a chance to chat with police...

    Law enforcement and response Licence services Traffic Offences and criminal investigation Preventive Police Work Oulu Paltamo Kainuu North Ostrobothnia Oulu Police Department News events processes young people Oulu Police Department public celebrations
  • Police supervised young people’s traffic behaviour in intensified campaign last weekend

    9.8.2023 14.41

    The police supervised young people’s traffic behaviour across Finland in an intensive campaign from 4 to 6 August. The campaign focused on detecting excessive speeding and on monitoring young...

    National Police Board Traffic Law enforcement and response News traffic safety traffic surveillance young people National Police Board traffic behaviour
  • Intensive police campaign in July to monitor the use of intoxicants in traffic

    9.8.2023 9.57

    July is a gloomy time in traffic, with more road traffic accidents resulting in injuries due to driving while intoxicated in July than in other months. The police intensified their monitoring of...

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  • Young road users back on the roads again ‒ police to ensure safe journeys to and from school

    8.8.2023 16.56

    The police traditionally intensify traffic control in the vicinity of schools during the first few weeks of children returning to school. The aim is to prevent road accidents and to ensure...

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