Public events An occasion or event is considered a public event when it is open to anyone either free of charge or against an entrance ticket. Typical public events include fairs and markets, sports events, shows and festivals intended for audienc...

Police en Newsroom Blog Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 Blog Sports fan culture is rooted in traditions that go back decades. Fans proudly wear the colors of their own club or favorite tea...

Police en Newsroom Blog Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society 12.5.2026 12.31 Blog The events on May Day (1 May) continue to reverberate, both in the media and more broadly. The police have l...

23.4.2026 | Hundreds of public events will be held in Finland again during the summer. The police would like to remind event organisers to deal with any permits required in good time. The earlier organisers contact the police, the easier it is to organise the event safely and in accordance with the regulations.

1.12.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will meet in Helsinki on Monday 1 December and in Espoo on Tuesday 2 December.

Notification of a fireworks display Only a professional company that has received permission from the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency has the right to arrange a fireworks display. Notify the local police of any plans to arrange a fireworks dis...

19.1.2026 | Penkinpainajaiset, 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 matriculation exams. The police would like to remind everyone that the festivities require notification of a public event to the police.

30.11.2023 | The police will safeguard Independence Day events in Helsinki on 6 December

6.10.2025 | President of the Republic of Iceland, accompanied by her spouse, will pay a state visit to Finland from 7 to 8 October 2025 at the invitation of President of the Republic of Finland and his spouse.

Public protests at Helsinki Airport – FAQ Public meetings and demonstrations A public meeting is typically a demonstration, or some other event arranged under the constitutional freedom of assembly. Anyone may follow a public meeting or demonstrat...

Central Finland Police Department, units and services Central Finland Police Department is located in Pirkanmaa and Central Finland in an area consisting of 45 municipalities. The police department’s main police station – its administrative and ma...

17.4.2025 | Hundreds of public events will be held in Finland again during the summer. The police would like to remind event organisers to deal with any permits required in good time. The earlier organisers contact the police, the easier it is to organise the event safely and in accordance with the regulations.

28.6.2023 | The Pride parade will have an impact on traffic arrangements in the Helsinki city centre on Saturday

13.3.2020 | Police University College policy on visits and events

27.6.2024 | The Pride parade to be organised on Saturday, 29 June, will have an impact on traffic arrangements in the area of the Helsinki city centre. All other traffic will be rerouted from the parade route. Aviation will be restricted in Kaivopuisto.

25.6.2026 | Pride-kulkue vaikuttaa liikenteeseen Helsingin keskustassa lauantaina

2.11.2021 | The Police and the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency Tukes express their concern for the safety of young people’s street race events and moped meets. Such events require an advance permit, and the organiser always needs to notify the Police and have sufficient safety arrangements in place. Taking care of the participants’ and the outsiders’ safety is paramount.

14.7.2021 | Now that the COVID-19 restrictions of public gatherings have been partly lifted, the arrangements of various summer events start to pick up. This is the reason why there is a bit of a backlog at the handling of public event notifications at the Police permit services.

Frequently asked questions about money collection and money collection permits When is a money collection permit required? A money collection permit is required if you intend to ask the public to donate money without giving them anything in return...

Security stewarding You can move around in public places without fear of or interference from others and without your peace being disturbed. For this purpose, noisy and threatening conduct and carrying dangerous items or substances are not permitt...

6.6.2024 | Hundreds of public events of different sizes will be organized in Finland this summer, as always in summertime. Particularly when visiting large events, it is good to remember a few basic things to make sure the event runs smoothly. The most important safety factor is the audience of the event.

20.8.2018 | 100 years of police training: public events and a new history of the police force

8.6.2026 | The Police Museum is a free museum located in Hervanta, Tampere. After Midsummer, the museum will also be open on summer Sundays until August 30.

Police en Newsroom Blog Internship in the police: what is it like to do communication work in different parts of the police? 31.10.2025 12.02 Blog Communication trainees Jesse Sironen, Venla Rinne ja Henriikka Nieminen. Students Jesse Sironen, Ven...

19.1.2026 | The 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.

7.7.2026 | Online sexual violence directed at children is becoming more common – prevention requires open discussion and vigilance

Criminal investigation process If the police has reason to suspect that a crime has been committed, a pre-trial investigation is opened. The length of the investigation depends on the nature of the crime. Simple and clear-cut criminal offences are...

10.6.2026 | The visit of the Kenyan presidential will cause disruptions to traffic in Helsinki

Frequently asked questions about applying for licences How do I identify myself to the online service? The representative of the license applicant uses strong electronic identification to log in to the online service. If the representative of the ...

9.12.2025 | The Police Museum will be closed from 15 December 2025 to 19 January 2026. We will open our doors again on Tuesday 20 January 2026. During the break, you can explore our virtual museum and online exhibitions.

Card applications You can apply for duplicate copies of all licences required in the private security industry in the police e-service portal or in a licence service point of your choice. It is easiest to do this online: Have your photograph taken...

4.12.2025 | The Police Museum's new online exhibition “In Memoriam – Police killed in the line of duty” examines the history of police fatalities. The exhibition reveals for example the most dangerous types of assignments for police officers and how the work community responded to these events in different periods.

27.4.2026 | President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis, accompanied by his spouse Sirje Karis, will pay a state visit to Finland on 28–29 April 2026. The visit will be hosted by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb.

4.8.2025 | Theme of Police Day: Encounters in schools and streets

27.8.2025 | Police University College is to take part in the Finnish Defence Forces’ local defense exercise on September 1–4, 2025. During the week, the personnel and equipment involved in the exercise may be seen on roads in the area.

25.9.2025 | An exhibition opening in the new gallery facility of the Police Museum describes art crime through 14 criminal cases. Forged artwork of works by Reidar Särestöniemi, Helene Schjerfbeck, Pablo Picasso and others will be on display in the exhibition from October 1.

24.3.2026 | Young people online An educator's guide to cybercrime prevention and responsible online behaviour. 2026 Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 Young people online 5 3 What is cybercrime? 7 3.1 Cybercrimes in Finnish legislation 8 3.2 Specific features of cyb...

31.7.2025 | The number of police assignments increases by about one fifth in the summer

29.4.2026 | The two Esplanadis, their side streets and the area around Senate Square will be closed to vehicle traffic on 30 April from 15.00 to 21.00 for the capping of the Manta statue. Driving a private car in Helsinki city centre is not recommended on May Day Eve or May Day.

2.6.2025 | Heading to Tampere on a summer vacation? Visit the Police Museum while you’re there!

17.2.2025 | Are 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.

7.1.2025 | One important factor behind the popularity was the Marias and Mörkös special exhibition, which opened in spring 2024 and features, among other things, the world’s fastest police motorcycle and police cars from various decades.

28.11.2025 | Finland’s Independence Day events will cause changes in traffic arrangements, public transport routes and pedestrian traffic in Helsinki. The police will have a visible presence in the city centre to ensure the smooth flow of events and and maintain public order.

27.11.2025 | The Finnish and Swedish police into increasingly closer co-operation in the Lapland and Norrbotten regions

29.10.2024 | The police and the Defense Forces will be conducting exercises in Helsinki and the Helsinki maritime area from October 29 to October 31, 2024. The exercises involving helicopters will take place every day until 10 PM.

10.12.2024 | The Police Museum will be closed from 16 December 2024 to 10 January 2025. The doors will be opened again on Saturday, 11 January 2025. During the break, you are welcome to explore our virtual museum and online exhibitions.

23.9.2024 | The Police Museum will arrange a free guided tour for the public on Tuesday, 29 October at 5:30 p.m.

29.7.2025 | Conference and state visits affect traffic in Helsinki

15.5.2024 | The Police Museum was established in May 2004 in conjunction with the then National Police School in Tampere. The museum celebrates its 20th anniversary in many different ways. This includes memories posted on social media and various events.

18.4.2024 | The Police Museum’s opening hours will be prolonged from Tuesday, 30 April 2024. From the end of April, the museum is open until 4 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday.

6.6.2025 | Football World Cup qualifying matches to affect traffic in Helsinki

Other permits and notifications The police receive and handle notifications concerning a variety of matters. The notices processed by the police concern hosting a public event, arranging a fireworks display or blasting work. If you intend to arran...

30.10.2023 | Fennoscandian Exploration and Mining conference (FEM), will be held on 31 October – 2 November 2023 in Kittilä, Levi. Event is international and many of the participants are from abroad.

3.8.2023 | Register to join a free guided tour on Police Day!

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.

15.1.2024 | The special exhibition “The Coloured Truth – Art Crime in Finland” that closed in December 2023 attracted an all-time record number or visitors to the Police Museum. The next temporary exhibition will open in spring 2024.

7.12.2023 | The Police Museum will be closed from 18 December 2023 to 15 January 2024. The doors will be opened again on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. During the break, you are welcome to explore our virtual museum and online exhibitions.

4.5.2026 | 1 (38) Letter 07.04.2026 Document: ID-26235751 Case: POL-2025-152385 Written guidelines for obliged entities on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing in gambling activities Contents Definitions ...................................

25.4.2024 | In the special exhibition “Marias and Mörkös”, vehicles on display include the world’s fastest police motorcycle and police cars from various decades.

Non-money lottery licences You will need a licence for running a non-money lottery. A non-money lottery licence may only be granted to an organisation or foundation with a non-profit purpose. It takes approximately 2–3 months for the National Poli...