1.7.2019 | The police have been improving their operational environment analysis - a new analysis focused on crime has been released

18.8.2021 | The police will conduct an intensified campaign to control hunting during the initial weekend of the duck and bear hunting season, in collaboration with other authorities throughout the country.

7.2.2020 | The police in 2019: The number of narcotics offences and sex offences rose

7.10.2020 | Last year police learned of slightly fewer suspected hate crimes than in 2018, according to an annual report on hate crimes from the Police University College. According to the report, a total of 899 criminal complaints were filed last year about acts that were classified as suspected hate crimes. The number declined, approaching the longer-term level that preceded the surge in growth in such crimes that took place in 2015.

28.10.2022 | Detective Senior Sergent Jari Kyllönen, an experienced member of the narcotics division at the Helsinki Police Department, is the Police of the Year 2022. In addition to his crime investigation work, Jari Kyllönen is a distinguished educator, actively participating, for example, in the education concerts entitled Pidä huolta! (Take care!) given by the Helsinki Police band as well as a volunteer in the association Irti Huumeista (“Free from drugs”).

7.10.2021 | According to rough estimates, several tens of thousands of persons engage in self-destructive behaviour, or are at acute risk for suicide every year. However, no accurate statistics are available.

11.11.2021 | The annual report on hate crime by the Police University College indicates that the number of suspected hate crimes reported to the police was slightly lower in 2020 than in the previous year.

22.11.2019 | Staff cuts and changes in the operating environment shape the demands of police work

4.3.2020 | New traffic safety cameras have reduced accidents and driving speeds

3.1.2022 | Application for research permit Use of Police information for research purposes 1 (6) Poliisi TO-07 14.12.2021 poliisi.fi ■ polisen.fi ■ police.fi Applicant Name Position University, institute of higher education, research institute or another cor...

4.3.2020 | New traffic safety cameras have reduced accidents and driving speeds

9.4.2020 | The police have had to intervene in disturbing noise more than usual in the past few weeks – the number of domestic disturbance calls has risen somewhat in Helsinki

19.11.2019 | Unpredictability of digital public debate shows in police work

24.7.2018 | An increasing proportion of sex offences have come to the police’s attention in Helsinki

15.11.2019 | New traffic safety cameras have reduced the accident rates and driving speeds

Supervision of foreign nationals The police monitor adherence to the Aliens Act and regulations based on it. Supervision of foreign nationals is a statutory duty of the police on the basis of the Aliens Act. It is primarily carried out as part of ...

16.11.2020 | Blog post by Timo Kilpeläinen: Young people in general do better than ever, but some of them have extremely serious problems

13.5.2020 | Record number of applicants for police education

16.12.2020 | A comprehensive approach and data collection model are needed for the monitoring of corruption. This is stated in the final report of the KORSI (Corruption monitoring indicators in Finland) research project, coordinated by the Police University College. The project explored suitable methods and indicators for the monitoring of corruption in Finland.

19.5.2020 | The coronavirus pandemic has increased speeding all around Europe

8.3.2021 | Drug offences found out by the Police have grown rapidly over the past few years. The Police is particularly concerned about children and the young with a drug habit.

Police en Newsroom Blog The use of alpha-PVP can also be seen in road traffic 16.12.2025 9.34 Blog Abstract The synthetic narcotic alpha-PVP, which has rapidly become more common in Finland, has turned into a visible phenomenon in recent years, bo...

6.11.2020 | Results of the intensified drug surveillance campaign: 125 narcotics offences, 195 cases on unlawful use of narcotics and 15 aggravated narcotics offences

15.4.2020 | The police prepare to end the monitoring of restrictions on movement at the borders of Uusimaa

19.6.2019 | Record amount of applicants for police education

1.6.2020 | Police concerned by young people’s indifference in traffic

29.4.2020 | The police remind everyone of their own responsibilities – traffic is monitored during emergency conditions as well

4.11.2019 | Police en Newsroom News item The number of hate crimes decreased last year Publication date 4.11.2019 10.45 Type: News item According to a report by the Police University College, the number of hate crimes reported to the police in 2018 decreased ...

17.8.2018 | Challenging deportations have increased

16.12.2019 | The police are launching a campaign to prevent crimes targeting the elderly: if you are worried about an older person you know, talk to them and seek advice

1.2.2019 | Police year 2018: Prioritisation reflected in results

5.2.2016 | Foreign nationals increasingly suspects in rapes and assaults; unrest at reception centres keeping the police busy

22.4.2020 | Summer cottage burglaries are on the rise - neighbourly aid is more valuable than ever

27.1.2017 | Police year 2016: The number of crimes remained at the same level – online frauds continued to increase

17.8.2018 | Challenging deportations have increased

17.10.2019 | How to prevent summer cottage burglaries:Remove valuables for the winter and have neighbours keep an eye out

27.10.2017 | Fake police have become a serious problem

27.10.2017 | Fake police have become a serious problem

1.2.2019 | Police year 2018: Prioritisation reflected in results

4.6.2020 | Amphetamine use has continued to increase in the Helsinki metropolitan area– increase in drug use also visible in traffic

29.1.2016 | Foreign nationals increasingly suspects in rapes and assaults; unrest at reception centres keeping the police busy

16.11.2018 | National Police Commissioner Seppo Kolehmainen at new police officers’ swearing-in ceremony: Police resources stretched to the limit

29.1.2016 | Foreign nationals increasingly suspects in rapes and assaults; unrest at reception centres keeping the police busy

9.12.2019 | New approach to policing needed to adapt to changes in the operating environment: 50 recommendations to reform the Police’s patrol and response system

17.11.2017 | Enhanced surveillance of pre-Christmas traffic – breathalyser tests in the evenings and nights

30.5.2018 | Prevent bicycle theft – never buy a stolen bicycle

30.5.2018 | Prevent bicycle theft – never buy a stolen bicycle

17.2.2017 | Number of drunk drivers in the traffic flow unchanged in 2016

16.1.2019 | Summary of information released by the police concerning suspected sex offences against children in Oulu

13.11.2020 | ACTION PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND RESIDENCE 2017–2020 1/2017 NATIONAL POLICE BOARD PUBLICATION SERIES Polisstyrelsens publikationsserie TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................

30.4.2018 | Enhanced drug prevention in the Helsinki region – police priority to address the supply, dealing and import of narcotics

8.6.2018 | Gatecrashers at upcoming summer's events

30.4.2018 | Enhanced drug prevention in the Helsinki region – police priority to address the supply, dealing and import of narcotics

1.2.2019 | Helsingin poliisin tilastot vuodelta 2018: 10 000 rikosta vähemmän, liikenteessä turvallisempaa kuin koskaan aiemmin

12.10.2016 | Use of force by the police being monitored for frequency, causes and consequences

18.2.2016 | Report from Police University College provides an overview of immigration and security

8.6.2018 | Gatecrashers at upcoming summer's events

11.10.2019 | Threatening situations should be reported with a low threshold — authorities can offer help already at an early stage

5.2.2016 | Despite changes in the operating environment, the police performed well last year

9.11.2016 | Number of hate crimes reported to the Police on the rise