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  1. All firearms that have been permanently rendered unfit for use or deactivated must be registered in Finland.
    https://poliisi.fi/en/notification-of-firearms-rendered-unfit-for-use-or-deactivated
  2. Police emblem and how to use it correctly The sword-and-lion emblem is one of the best known symbols of Finnish police. The appearance and use of the emblem is regulated by the Finnish Government’s Decree on the Police. The police emblem consists ...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/usage-of-police-symbol-images
  3. Police en Newsroom Blog The police in Finland use firearm with deliberation and on rare occasions 23.9.2025 10.16 Blog The Finnish police use firearms on rare occasions. Even though individual situations involving the use of force sometimes receiv...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-police-in-finland-use-firearm-with-deliberation-and-on-rare-occasions
  4. You can visit us even if you do not speak Finnish, Swedish or English. With the help of interpreters, you can talk to us in any language you want. However, you should reserve some time for the services, or bring someone who speaks Finnish with you.
    https://poliisi.fi/en/information-about-the-helsinki-police-department-in-different-languages
  5. The police strategy guides and prioritizes the activities and decision-making of the police and serves as the basis for long-term planning within the police force.
    https://poliisi.fi/en/police-strategy
  6. 28.8.2026 | Police increasingly face threatening situations: incidents of violent resistance doubled in 10 years
    https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-increasingly-face-threatening-situations-incidents-of-violent-resistance-doubled-in-10-years
  7. 23.9.2025 | The police in Finland use a firearm on a very few occasions by international comparison. In his blog post, the National Police Commissioner of Finland provides information on the use of firearms by the police and related phenomena based on statistics, and on changes in the operating environment.
    https://poliisi.fi/en/-/blog-by-the-national-police-commissioner-the-police-in-finland-use-firearm-with-deliberation-and-on-rare-occasions
  8. Marketing of gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is partly based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of the new legisl...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/marketing-of-gambling
  9. Interpol has been a success story, also measured in terms of membership numbers. Today’s Interpol members are Police authorities of 195 states.
    https://poliisi.fi/en/long-history-of-international-police-cooperation
  10. Organisation of Helsinki Police We ensure that our capital city is safe and pleasant for everyone together with the City of Helsinki, other authorities, communities and the residents. The Helsinki police station is in Pasila. You can report an off...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/organisation-and-management-helsinki-police-department
  11. 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 availa...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/national-police-board-units
  12. Data protection and processing of personal data Police work often involves processing personal data. The police has a statutory duty to ensure the security of personal data and the privacy of people’s information. The police only processes persona...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/data-protection-and-processing-of-personal-data
  13. Prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing through money collection campaigns Money collection is a major source of income for many non-governmental organisations. The whole society benefits from non-profit organisations’ being able to...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/prevention-of-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-through-money-collection-campaigns
  14. There are hundreds of career opportunities with the police Police education in Finland is provided by the Police University College in Tampere. Most people associate police work with blue uniforms and police cars. In addition to patrolling the str...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/become-a-police-officer
  15. Internal supervision is one of the work tasks of everyone working for the Police. Internal monitoring involves everyday procedures and ways of acting aimed at securing operational legality and productivity.
    https://poliisi.fi/en/internal-supervision
  16. Speech by National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki at the 50th Anniversary event of the Police Officer of the Year in Helsinki on 29 October 2025 Police Officers of the Year, dear partners and guests, Finland is one of the most stable, secure ...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/speech-by-national-police-commissioner-ilkka-koskimaki-at-the-50th-anniversary-event-of-the-police-officer-of-the-year
  17. Prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing in gambling Gambling is an economic activity and consequently also one potential area that can be used for money laundering and terrorist financing. Money laundering refers to activities where...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/prevention-of-money-laundering-and-terrorism-financing-in-gambling
  18. The organization of Western Uusimaa Police Department The police in Western Uusimaa is responsible for ensuring public order and safety, preventing crimes and disturbance. They also do crime investigation and consideration of charges. Our lisence ...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/organisation-of-the-western-uusimaa-police-department
  19. 17.6.2025 | The Government bill concerning legislation on micromobility has been approved by Finnish Parliament. The amendments to the Road Traffic Act and the Vehicles Act included in the bill will enter into force today, 17 June 2025. The new legislation will bring several changes to traffic surveillance. The changes that will enter into force concern issues such as electric scooters. The amendments to the ...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/-/entry-into-force-of-micromobility-legislation-will-bring-changes-to-traffic-surveillance-and-sanctions
  20. 12.5.2025 | The police will monitor young people's use of intoxicants and their behaviour in traffic. Traffic controls will focus on moped riders, cyclists and drivers of light electric vehicles. Police patrols will also be visible in school areas.
    https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-to-monitor-young-people-s-use-of-intoxicants-and-their-behaviour-in-traffic