23.7.2025 | Seizures of the highly dangerous narcotic alpha-PVP (alpha-pyrrolidine valerophenone) have increased significantly in Finland. According to the Forensic Laboratory of the National Bureau of Investigation, more than eight kilograms of alpha-PVP, also known by the street name “peukku” in Finnish, has been seized this year, while the amount was less than 500 grams during the whole of 2020, for example.

30.6.2021 | The Police has put its first fully electric patrol car in operation, with the van taken over by the Häme Police Department in Lahti on Wednesday 30 June 2021.

12.11.2021 | Senior Constable Teppo Rainio of the Häme Police Department is the Police Officer of the Year 2021. Traffic control and other traffic-related questions are the top priorities of Teppo Rainio who works in Lahti.

Automatic traffic surveillance In addition to traditional surveillance methods, the police use automatic traffic surveillance equipment on heavily trafficked roads and urban areas. Besides monitoring speeds, the equipment is used to monitor observ...

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4.10.2024 | The post will be filled for a maximum period of five years from 1.11.2024 to 31.10.2029.

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Permit to close off a public road According to the new Road Traffic Act coming into force on 1 June 2020, the decision to temporarily close a road is made by whoever has the authority to install traffic control equipment. In emergencies, a road ma...

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27.8.2026 | The National Bureau of Investigation has concluded a criminal investigation into an international case involving the importation and distribution of narcotic substances. During the investigation, police seized 6.5 kilograms of alpha-PVP among other substances, equivalent to an estimated 260,000 doses.

17.10.2024 | Two German men died in a plane crash in Räyskälä

18.9.2025 | Gambling is being marketed illegally on various social media platforms and in game streams, and the police are addressing this activity. A particular concern for the police is the marketing of gambling targeted at young people.

16.5.2025 | The course will be held from 12 to 16 May 2025 and attended by approximately 50 persons such as police officers and experts in social welfare, health care and youth work.

31.10.2024 | Nine persons have applied for the post of Police Chief at Häme Police Department. The National Police Board will appoint the police chief for a maximum period of five years.

29.11.2024 | The post will be filled for a maximum period of five years from 1.1.2025 to 31.12.2029.

5.12.2025 | The Timeout Foundation grants this recognition to an actor who has strengthened dialogue, inclusion, and democracy in Finland.

Hämeen poliisilaitos sosiaalisessa mediassa Asiantuntijamme ovat mukana somessa keskustelemassa poliisin toiminnasta ja sen kehittämisestä. Alla aakkosjärjestyksessä viralliset virkatilimme. Häme Police Department Twitter @hameenpoliisi Facebook H...

9.9.2026 | The concluded investigations have confirmed that the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which fell to the ground in Finland in spring originated in Ukraine. Their deviation into Finland was caused by GNSS jamming detected at the time, combined with the prevailing weather conditions.

Public notices Our public notices are shown below. Notice of service by publication POL-2026-127923 02.09.2026 15:25 Häme Police Department Lahti Notice of service by publication POL-2026-81177 04.06.2026 15:04 Häme Police Department Hämeenlinna N...