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Drug-related offences In 2019, the police recorded approximately 10,000 different drug-related offences. Drug use and the resulting harm constitute a multifaceted problem. In addition to the police, social services, healthcare, schools and researc...https://poliisi.fi/en/narcotics-offences
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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...https://poliisi.fi/en/automatic-traffic-surveillance
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Domestic violence Domestic violence refers to violence against: a current or former partner a child a close relative another person close to the perpetrator. Domestic violence often occurs at home or in other private places. The violence may have ...https://poliisi.fi/en/violence-in-close-relationships
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Speech by National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki at the oath-taking ceremony of new police officers in Tampere on 4 December 2025 National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki Police University College Dear Minister of the Interior, Principal...https://poliisi.fi/en/speech-by-national-police-commissioner-ilkka-koskimaki-at-the-oath-taking-ceremony-of-new-police-officers-on-4-december-2025
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8.7.2026 | Policing steps up enforcement of hunting prohibitionshttps://poliisi.fi/en/-/policing-steps-up-enforcement-of-hunting-prohibitions
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A domestic burglary violates the protection of one’s home Burglaries are regrettably common these days, and are committed all year round. The police always investigates burglaries as aggravated theft. Burglaries are typically committed by Finnish ...https://poliisi.fi/en/domestic-and-holiday-home-burglaries
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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...https://poliisi.fi/en/security-stewarding
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Money collection permits A money collection permit can be applied for by making a written application to the National Police Board. You can apply for a money collection permit by mail, e-mail or in the Police’s online services. See the list of val...https://poliisi.fi/en/money-collection-permits
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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
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16.6.2026 | Western Uusimaa Police Department wants to remind people about road safety and the possibility to use online services also during the Midsummer weekend.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-remind-people-about-road-safety-and-online-services-also-during-midsummer
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5.9.2022 | When the Police has to make decisions on animals, especially large predators, the deliberation is based on valid legislation, cooperation, careful consideration and updated instructions. This is the core message of Chief Superintendent Kai Vepsäläinen in his blog published at the Police website.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-blog-decisions-related-to-animals-are-based-on-careful-deliberations
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Information on the Police.fi sites and terms and conditions of use The Poliisi.fi online services provide information on the Police operations and guides you in your online transactions. The National Police Board of Finland is responsible for the ...https://poliisi.fi/en/information-about-the-website
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Using your passport When you use your passport, keep in mind that even young children need to have their own passport. the information on the passport must be up-to-date. If you change your name, you cannot use a passport with your old name on it ...https://poliisi.fi/en/using-your-passport
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5.5.2026 | Ensure the start of the autumn hunting season and apply for a firearms permit now, before the summer. You can initiate your application for a firearms permit through the police e-services. However, remember to attach to your electronic application a copy of your hunting card and the game management fee paid.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/apply-for-a-firearms-permit-in-well-before-the-summer-and-autumn-hunting-season-2
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Sex offences In 2021, nearly 5,400 sexual offences were reported to the Police of Finland, much more than half of which were targeted at children. In addition, the Police of Finland investigated more than 850 offences related to sexual imagery of ...https://poliisi.fi/en/sex-offences
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22.4.2026 | The number of online scams and the financial losses they cause have increased significantly in Finland. The police encourage people to openly discuss scams.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-advice-to-prevent-online-scams-an-open-discussion
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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...https://poliisi.fi/en/central-finland-police-department-units
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Projects and top-up funding The police can use its top-up funding towards the organisation’s development projects. The following projects have been financed fully or partially with top-up funding. Projects in progress Open all Close all IMPROVE - ...https://poliisi.fi/en/projects-and-complementary-funding
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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...https://poliisi.fi/en/crime-investigation
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24.2.2021 | The Police hopes the road users assume a sensible and proactive attitude to traffic during the Arctic Rally Finland weekend from 26 to 28 February. Traffic on the main arteries in Rovaniemi and Kemijärvi will be significantly more intense than normal. Not only the Arctic Rally Finland racing cars, but also the winter holidaymakers from Southern and Central Finland will impact the traffic volumes significantly.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/next-weekend-s-traffic-in-southern-lapland-let-s-be-careful-out-there