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The police are becoming aware of an increasing number of suspected sexual offences committed by minors.
Categories: Publication date:10.3.2026 9.27There has been a sharp rise in the number of suspected sexual offences reported to the police where the perpetrator is a minor. According the National Police Board’s statistics for 2025, the number...
Keywords: National Police Board Offences and criminal investigation News Front page top news Keywords young people criminal cases pre-emption National Police BoardTwo 15-year-olds suspected of attempted murder ordered by another party
Categories: Publication date:9.3.2026 9.00The Helsinki Police Department has submitted a pre-trial investigation to the prosecutor for consideration of charges. The investigation into Swedish organised crime and street gangs in Northern...
Keywords: Helsinki Police Department Offences and criminal investigation Uusimaa Helsinki News Keywords criminal cases Helsinki Police DepartmentPolice officers fallen in the line of duty will be remembered globally in March
Categories: Publication date:4.3.2026 12.05Police University College main building will be illuminated in blue between 6 and 7 March in an international campaign to honor police officers fallen in the line of duty.
Keywords: Tampere Front page top news Police University College Keywords Police University CollegePolice officers fallen in the line of duty honoured with flags flying at half-mast
Categories: Publication date:4.3.2026 12.00Police of Finland will participate this year for the first time in a global Interpol campaign to honour officers fallen in the line of duty. The flags will be flown at half-mast at police stations...
Keywords: Central Finland Police Department National Police Board Ostrobothnia Police Department Oulu Police Department Western Uusimaa Police Department Southwestern Finland Police Department Lapland Police Department The National Bureau of Investigation Southeastern Finland Police Department Eastern Uusimaa Police Department Eastern Finland Police Department Häme Police Department Helsinki Police Department Police operations and development News Keywords police police departments National Police Board Eastern Finland Police Department Helsinki Police Department The National Bureau of Investigation Polisinrättningen i Tavastland Oulu Police Department Western Uusimaa Police Department Central Finland Police Department Eastern Uusimaa Police Department Southeastern Finland Police Department Lapland Police Department Southwestern Finland Police Department Ostrobothnia Police DepartmentA major fire in Pähkinärinne Vantaa
Categories: Publication date:3.3.2026 8.44Rescue services and the police received a report at 5:41 am on Tuesday about a fire at a medium-sized apartment building on Pähkinärinteentie in Vantaa.
Keywords: Eastern Uusimaa Police Department Offences and criminal investigation Law enforcement and response Vantaa News Keywords supervision fires criminal cases Eastern Uusimaa Police DepartmentApplications for gambling licences can be submitted from next week – dozens of applications are expected
Categories: Publication date:26.2.2026 12.57Applications for licences under the new Finnish Gambling Act can be submitted from next week. In the first phase, it is possible to apply for a gambling licence and an exclusive licence. The...
Keywords: National Police Board Supervision of gambling News Keywords gambling games National Police Board concessionsResults of police licence services in 2025
Categories: Publication date:24.2.2026 13.31In 2025, the licence services of the Finnish police processed a total of almost 1,059,000 licence matters subject to charge, which is 26.6 per cent less than in 2024.
Keywords: National Police Board Licence services News Keywords making an appointment permits passports National Police BoardRecord number of applicants for police studies
Categories: Publication date:23.2.2026 14.52There were nearly 5,800 applicants for police education starting this year. This is the highest number of applicants since police studies became a higher education program in 2014.
Keywords: Police education Tampere Front page top news Police University College Keywords student admissions Police University College police educationPolice and domestic violence: Who is responsible for the prevention of domestic violence?
Categories: Publication date:20.2.2026 13.53The role of the police in combatting domestic violence is important, and there is clearly room for improvement in the activities of the police, says Assistant Police Commissioner Minna Ketola of...
Keywords: National Police Board Offences and criminal investigation News Keywords violence criminal cases prevention pre-emption care National Police BoardBeing the victim of a violent or sexual crime may reduce trust in the police
Categories: Publication date:19.2.2026 9.08What factors undermine citizens’ strong trust in the Finnish police? Why do Finns have such a high level of trust in the police? These themes are discussed in the second part of the publication...
Keywords: Research and development operations Tampere Front page top news Police University College Keywords research and development operations research activity publications literary works Police University College trust research activitiesPolice statistics for 2025 published
Categories: Publication date:18.2.2026 15.25The police statistics for 2025 have been updated and published on the police website.
Keywords: National Police Board Offences and criminal investigation Traffic Licence services Law enforcement and response News Keywords statistics criminal cases National Police BoardWelcome to the Police Museum during the winter holiday
Categories: Publication date:11.2.2026 15.41Are you looking for an activity for the winter holidays? Welcome to visit the Police Museum in Tampere! During the Tampere region winter holiday week, the museum offers special program for visitors.
Keywords: Tampere Front page top news Police Museum Keywords events Police Museum processesTachographs under special examination in the intensified surveillance operation of heavy goods traffic by the police
Categories: Publication date:10.2.2026 13.47The police intensified their enforcement of heavy goods traffic in early February. A total of 1,302 heavy goods vehicles were inspected during the five-day surveillance period. Most deficiencies...
Keywords: National Police Board Traffic News Keywords organisations traffic heavy transport National Police Board tachographsCheck the validity of your passport and identity card for travel in the winter and spring period
Categories: Publication date:28.1.2026 15.38“It is recommended to check the validity of your passport and identity card before the winter and spring holidays, especially if you are going to travel abroad. If necessary, the travel document...
Keywords: National Police Board Licence services News Front page top news Keywords permits identity documents documents passports diplomas travel documents National Police Board identification cards documentsAn elderly man is suspected of having lived in the basement of a detached house for years under inhumane conditions
Categories: Publication date:23.1.2026 12.06On Monday, January 19, 2026, based on information received from another authority, the police conducted a search at a detached house located in northern Helsinki.
Keywords: Helsinki Police Department Offences and criminal investigation News Keywords criminal cases Helsinki Police DepartmentPolice uncover a large drug smuggling and distribution organisation in the Helsinki metropolitan area
Categories: Publication date:23.1.2026 10.37Helsinki Police Department's task force for investigating crime by street gangs is finalising two pre-trial investigations relating to Swedish organised crime and gang crime.
Keywords: Helsinki Police Department Offences and criminal investigation Helsinki News Keywords crimes Helsinki Police DepartmentKeeping the capital safe for 200 years – Helsinki Police Department responds to the constantly changing operating environment
Categories: Publication date:23.1.2026 10.00Despite higher numbers of call-outs and crimes, the Helsinki police have succeeded in working more efficiently. The police arrive on the scene faster than ever before and investigate crimes more...
Keywords: Helsinki Police Department Offences and criminal investigation Law enforcement and response Police operations and development Helsinki News Keywords crimes supervision Helsinki Police DepartmentPolice to effectively enforce compliance with new firearms regulations
Categories: Publication date:20.1.2026 11.31An amendment made to weapons offences laid down by the Criminal Code entered into force at the turn of the year. The amendment means that, for example, carrying an unauthorised firearm in a public...
Keywords: National Police Board Offences and criminal investigation Law enforcement and response Front page top news News Keywords criminal cases National Police Board Criminal Code weapon-related crimesPenkkarit truck parades require public event notification to the police
Categories: Publication date:19.1.2026 13.44Penkinpainajaiset, popularly known as penkkarit, take place in the first half of February to mark the last day of school for Finnish upper secondary school students before they sit their...
Keywords: National Police Board Law enforcement and response Traffic Licence services Front page top news News Keywords permits National Police Board rites of passage penkinpainajaisetThe Police Museum welcomed 41,000 visitors in 2025
Categories: Publication date:19.1.2026 11.53The highlights of the year were the special exhibition on Art Crime Cases and the In Memoriam online exhibition, which opened in the autumn. The museum also hosted several events.
Keywords: Tampere Front page top news Police Museum Keywords exhibitions arranged events Police Museum
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