External environment and statistics The police keeps a close eye on the ever-changing environment in which it operates. Analyses are useful for understanding social trends, megatrends and phenomena. These social changes have an impact on both the ...

Explosives precursor licence The EU regulation on the marketing and use of explosives precursors limits consumers’ ability to freely obtain chemicals that may be misused to produce explosives. Private persons must apply for a licence from the Nati...

7.7.2023 | Firearms that are unfit for use must be reported to the police – check your cabinets during the summer and submit a notice at the end of September

11.7.2019 | Supply agreement for police firearms data management system terminated - new firearms data management system delayed

28.7.2026 | Guardian's consent Information on minor Name Personal identification number Licenses My consent for permitting following licenses: Passport Yes No Identity Card Yes No Firearms permit Yes No 1 (1) Poliisi Poliisi-Muut-07 26.1.2026 poliisi.fi ■ pol...

National Police Board Communications The email address of the National Police Board for the media is media.poliisihallitus@poliisi.fi and the media telephone number is +358 50 399 9039 . We serve from Monday to Friday 9.00–16.15. Outside the servi...

Police.fi accessibility statement The present accessibility statement of 25 November 2020 relates to the Police.fi service. Updated on 19th December 2024. The service is subject to Act on the Provision of Digital Services which requires that all p...

Apply for a passport A passport is a document that certifies your travel authorisation and identity when you use different services. In most situations, you will need a travel document when you exit Finland, and you may be asked to show your trave...

28.7.2026 | Guardian's consent Information on minor Name Personal identification number Licenses My consent for permitting following licenses: Passport Yes No Identity Card Yes No Firearms permit Yes No 1 (1) Poliisi Poliisi-Muut-07 26.1.2026 poliisi.fi ■ pol...

Other licensing matters Security inspector licence Security inspections may be conducted at police departments or other police premises, in the premises or territory of the Border Guard, in courts and in harbours and the Finnish Immigration Servic...

Amending a security sector business licence The National Police Board may amend the terms and limitations added to the security sector business licence due to changes in the scope of the security sector business licence holder's operations, the nu...

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.

The Police definition of street gangs refers to groups associated with certain urban neighbourhoods, with several active identified individuals and defined hierarchies and leaders.

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...

1.3.2024 | From the beginning of March, private persons can submit firearms permit applications and notifications electronically. The police are able to provide citizens with more e-services following an amendment to the Firearms Act.

14.2.2024 | As of 1 March 2024, private persons can submit firearms permit applications and notifications electronically. A new electronic service for firearms dealers to report changes related to business licences will also open.

2.2.2024 | At approximately 8 PM on Friday night the police received an assignment in Tapiola in Espoo from the emergency response centre.

30.11.2017 | Change in the Firearms Act will streamline licence processing and provide more time for acquiring a weapon

28.7.2026 | Use of right of access 1 (4) Poliisi TO-03 poliisi.fi ■ polisen.fi ■ police.fi The requestor Personal identity code (or date and place of birth) Family name (also previous family name) Given names (also previous given names) Street address Postal ...

28.7.2026 | Use of right of access 1 (4) Poliisi TO-03 poliisi.fi ■ polisen.fi ■ police.fi The requestor Personal identity code (or date and place of birth) Family name (also previous family name) Given names (also previous given names) Street address Postal ...

11.6.2025 | The police have continued to monitor illicit trafficking on information networks during early 2025. The results show that online monitoring is needed and that narcotics and arms trafficking takes place across Finland.

23.1.2026 | Helsinki Police Department's task force for investigating crime by street gangs is finalising two pre-trial investigations relating to Swedish organised crime and gang crime.

20.12.2024 | The police continued monitoring of illegal trafficking on information networks until the end of 2024 and seized narcotics, firearms and cash.

24.2.2026 | In 2025, the licence services of the Finnish police processed a total of almost 1,059,000 licence matters subject to charge, which is 26.6 per cent less than in 2024.

4.12.2025 | According to the Police Barometer, Finns are particularly concerned about crimes committed by young people, firearms, and the use and sale of drugs in public places. The police have defined crime prevention as the priority for next year.

1.10.2025 | At the Helsinki Police Department's License Services, the presentation of firearms has previously taken place through waiting in line on Wednesday evenings from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 

9.12.2025 | Both Christmas and the public holidays around the new year affect the opening hours of the customer service of the Western Uusimaa Police Department. The permit service of the Kirkkonummi Police Station is exceptionally closed on three Mondays. All customer service points will be closed on Epiphany 6 January 2026. This information bulletin lists the opening hours and information on exceptional service hours throughout the Christmas period.

5.11.2025 | Eastern Uusimaa police and Finnish Customs uncovered a large-scale organisation importing and distributing drugs, including Alpha-PVP

3.11.2025 | The police encounter every day situations where citizens need help due to their mental health problems. This can be seen in all areas of policing, especially in law enforcement and response assignments.

17.5.2025 | On Saturday, 17 May, at 00:38, the police received an emergency call reporting that somebody had robbed a service station and threatened with a knife at Laivalahdenkatu 1.

22.5.2025 | The past two days have seen violent crimes carried out by children and young people using bladed weapons in Finnish schools. The police would like to remind everyone that it is always an offence to be in possession of a bladed weapon in a public place, such as schools and educational institutions.

24.9.2024 | The police will carry out an intensified elk and deer hunting control operation during 30 September – 27 October. The operation will be carried out when the elk hunting season is already underway and hunting clubs are at their most active. The operation will be carried out in cooperation with other wilderness supervisory authorities responsible for hunting and fishing matters, i.e. the Finnish Border Guard, Customs and Metsähallitus.

25.5.2024 | During the first part of the year, the police monitored illicit drug and arms trafficking, particularly on information networks. The results show that criminals are actively using cybercrime for drug trafficking and arms dealing.

6.5.2024 | Partially restricted opening hours will apply to licence and police services at Western Uusimaa Police Department between June and August. However, services will be available at a police station every weekday throughout the summer.

22.2.2024 | Under the Firearms Act, a weapon rendered permanently unfit for use or deactivated must be reported to the police by 15 July 2024. Notification can be submitted electronically.

24.10.2024 | The Eastern Uusimaa Police Department has concluded criminal investigation into the school shooting at Jokiranta school in Viertola, Vantaa, at 9 o’clock in the morning of 22 April 2024.

27.2.2023 | Privacy statement ID-21116326 1 (13) 04 .03.2021 POL-2021-1402 Privacy statement; Processing of personal data in relation to other statutory tasks of the police 1 Controller National Police Board Postal address: P.O. Box 1000, 02151 Espoo Street a...

30.8.2024 | Together with other authorities, the police carried out an intensive monitoring operation of waterfowl hunting at the start of the season on 20–25 August 2024. The police spent more than 600 working hours, or around 90 full-time equivalents, during the period concerned.

11.4.2023 | Altering the length of shotgun cartridge chamber changes the shotgun’s calibre. For example, a licence is required for converting a 12/70 calibre shotgun to calibre 12/76.

30.5.2023 | Firearms permits and private security industry licenses issued by the police will have a new look from the beginning of June. The change is due to a new contract on the production and supply of permit documents. New versions of the cards will be issued from 1 June 2023 onwards. The security paper products currently in use will be gradually replaced with new documents during this year once the security paper in stock has been used up.

4.10.2023 | The Helsinki Police Department and the National Bureau of Investigation have exposed a large international drug trafficking organisation suspected of having brought hundreds of kilos of drugs into Finland.

3.4.2024 | The Eastern Uusimaa police has made progress in the investigation of the school shooting in Viertola.

17.11.2023 | The Helsinki Police and the National Bureau of Investigation have exposed an international drug trafficking ring in cooperation with Estonian and Belgian authorities.

11.4.2024 | The police have made progress in the criminal investigation into the shooting incident at Viertola school on 02 April and most of the interviews have been completed. The police have been working in close cooperation with various authorities, including the District Prosecutor.

20.4.2023 | Renovation of the customer service premises at Espoo Main Police Station has now completed and the doors will open to customers on Tuesday 2 May. The move to the customer service premises will partly affect customer services at Espoo Main Police Station on 25 April and on 27-28 April.

4.4.2024 | Investigation into the shooting incident at Viertola school in Vantaa on Tuesday 02 April 2024 continues, including interviews with the individuals involved and technical investigation.

Acts or threats of violence are a part of robberies The offence is a robbery when the perpetrator steals someone else’s property or uses it without permission by using violence or threatening to do so. A robbery is considered aggravated when, for ...

30.6.2023 | Criminal investigation into a major terrorist case closed by Southwestern Finland Police

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24.8.2023 | Police carried out intensified wilderness controls at opening of waterfowl and bear hunting seasons

Assaults A typical assault encountered by the police occurs in town during the small hours. When people are intoxicated, feelings flare up and a person may push someone that cut before them in line. There are various types of assault crimes. More ...

The Police Blog Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventiv...

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The Police Blog Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventiv...

The Police Blog Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventiv...

The Police Blog Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventiv...

The Police Blog Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventiv...

The Police Blog Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventiv...

The Police Blog Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in the stands – a safe event is the goal for everyone 29.6.2026 14.57 National Police Board Preventiv...