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  • Passports and identity cards can be quickly renewed by queuing in Helsinki

    28.3.2024 15.00

    The quickest way to get a new passport or identity card is to complete the application online and identify yourself at a police department if required.

    Helsinki Police Department Licence services Helsinki News permits identity documents passports Helsinki Police Department identification cards
  • Brisk start to electronic applications for firearms permits

    27.3.2024 9.44

    The police have received many electronic applications for firearms permits in March. Incomplete applications slow down permit processing. Applicants can speed up processing by carefully filling in...

    Licence services National Police Board News electronic transactions permits weapons National Police Board
  • Investigation into hacking of Parliament's information systems has been ongoing

    26.3.2024 14.00

    On 18 March 2021, the National Bureau of Investigation published a press release on a criminal investigation into the hacking of Parliament's information systems in 2020–2021. The suspected...

    The National Bureau of Investigation Offences and criminal investigation News preliminary investigation criminal procedure trial criminal cases The National Bureau of Investigation trial
  • Police involved in ensuring safe outbound and return Easter traffic

    25.3.2024 10.32

    The police will be heavily involved in monitoring Easter traffic especially on the busiest stretches of road. During the busy traffic on Maundy Thursday, the police recommend you set off on your...

    National Police Board Traffic News Front page top news organisations traffic National Police Board Easter
  • Police imposed more than 2,100 penalties for failure to use seat belts and for using mobile phones

    20.3.2024 16.19

    In an intensified campaign last week lasting from Monday to Friday 11–15 March, the police monitored the use of safety devices and mobile phones across the country. The police find it particularly...

    Traffic National Police Board News organisations traffic seat belts National Police Board
  • Police anticorruption policy

    19.3.2024 10.02

    The police adopted their anticorruption policy in early 2024. The police do not accept corruption in any form.

    National Police Board Preventive Police Work News Front page top news police corruption National Police Board equality
  • Two Finns detained on suspicion of financial offences relating to the purchases of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

    15.3.2024 13.11

    National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) conducts investigation into an alleged aggravated money laundering as a Finnish company has received money from Ukraine for supplying protection gear to the...

    The National Bureau of Investigation Offences and criminal investigation News preliminary investigation criminal procedure fraud trial criminal cases The National Bureau of Investigation trial
  • Special exhibition built during the spring

    15.3.2024 10.28

    The new special exhibition Marias and Mörkös – Police Vehicles On and Off the Road, opens for the general public on 26 April 2024. Due to finishing work required for the exhibition, the museum is...

    Tampere Front page top news Police Museum exhibitions opening hours Police Museum
  • National Police Board of Finland has appointed Tapio Aaltonen as Director of Technology

    11.3.2024 13.45

    The National Police Board of Finland has appointed Tapio Aaltonen LLB as Director of Technology at the National Police Board effective 1 April 2024.

    National Police Board Research and development News research activity National Police Board public procurement acquisition research and development operations research activities acquisition technology
  • Police never notify of fines or traffic penalty fees by text message

    8.3.2024 14.10

    Many different scam text messages related to traffic control have recently been sent in the name of the police. If you receive such a message, do not click on the link and do not provide your...

    National Police Board Traffic Offences and criminal investigation News organisations traffic fine scam text messages National Police Board
  • The police to carry out intensive surveillance of the use of seatbelts and mobile phones during week 11

    7.3.2024 14.57

    The police will carry out intensive surveillance of the use of seatbelts and other safety devices, as well as mobile phones by drivers, across Finland from Monday to Friday 11–15 March 2024.

    National Police Board Traffic News Front page top news organisations traffic traffic surveillance seat belts National Police Board
  • Ask about and discuss juvenile delinquency on the Suomi24 website

    6.3.2024 16.22

    Police experts will discuss and answer questions about juvenile delinquency on Thursday 7 March 2024 from 4 pm to 8 pm. The discussion is part of the Well Said project headed by Yle and the TimeOut...

    National Police Board Offences and criminal investigation News crimes young people National Police Board
  • A gambling company’s marketing prohibition enters into force after a court decision

    6.3.2024 7.45

    On 19 February 2024, the Helsinki Administrative Court rejected BML Group Ltd.’s appeal regarding a prohibition on the marketing of gambling services imposed by the National Police Board and the...

    Supervision of gambling National Police Board News gambling games marketing National Police Board payments traffic
  • Polamk granted a quality label following FINEEC audit – praise for work-oriented approach and quality system

    1.3.2024 13.49

    The Police University College (Polamk) passes the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) audit and is granted a quality label for the following six years.

    Research and development operations Police education Tampere Front page top news Police University College quality systems auditing Police University College police education
  • Scam calls in the name of the police in Northern countries

    1.3.2024 13.18

    The Helsinki Police Department has received reports indicating that scam calls have been made to Finnish-speaking elderly people living in Norway and Denmark in the name of Senior Constable Antti...

    Helsinki Police Department Offences and criminal investigation Preventive Police Work Helsinki News criminal cases Helsinki Police Department
  • Electronic applications for firearm permits as of today

    1.3.2024 12.31

    From the beginning of March, private persons can submit firearms permit applications and notifications electronically. The police are able to provide citizens with more e-services following an...

    National Police Board Licence services News permits development National Police Board data systems firearm licences and permits permits
  • Study of the state of police education completed

    1.3.2024 8.58

    Police education produces the skills needed in working life, and those who have completed their education enjoy long careers. The study on the state of police education published on 29 February...

    National Police Board Police education News Front page top news settlement of matters National Police Board police academies universities police education
  • The inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Finland will cause short-term interruptions to traffic

    28.2.2024 9.05

    The inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Finland will be held on Friday, 1 March 2024. The inauguration ceremony will impact traffic in the centre of Helsinki between 11 am and...

    Traffic Helsinki Uusimaa Helsinki Police Department News traffic Helsinki Police Department
  • Passport rush in Espoo - read our top tips if you want to renew your passport

    23.2.2024 11.16

    When renewing your passport or identification card, make things run more smoothly by using our online services, obtaining a photo in time and making use of less crowded police stations.

    Western Uusimaa Police Department Licence services Espoo Lohja Raasepori News permits Western Uusimaa Police Department
  • Also weapons rendered unfit for use must also be reported to the police

    22.2.2024 15.21

    Under the Firearms Act, a weapon rendered permanently unfit for use or deactivated must be reported to the police by 15 July 2024. Notification can be submitted electronically.

    National Police Board Licence services News Front page top news permits firearms National Police Board estates of deceased persons