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 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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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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...

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.

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.