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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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General principles of personal data processing Controllers must, when processing personal data, respect the rights and freedoms of data subjects. The police has a statutory duty to ensure the security of personal data and the privacy of people’s i...https://poliisi.fi/en/processing-of-personal-data-by-the-police
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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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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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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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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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News archive Search... Select department All Central Finland Police Department Eastern Finland Police Department Eastern Uusimaa Police Department Helsinki Police Department Häme Police Department Lapland Police Department National Police Board Os...https://poliisi.fi/en/news-archive
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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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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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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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Police en Newsroom Blog Many risks lurking for older people 17.3.2025 13.54 Blog Children and young people are particularly vulnerable groups in society. Of course, so are many others, such as various minorities or those struggling with diverse pr...https://poliisi.fi/en/-/many-risks-lurking-for-older-people
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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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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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Police en Newsroom Blog Pedestrian crossing must live up to its reputation 13.12.2024 15.17 Blog Now that winter has come, with darkness and slippery streets, we must all be more alert to keep safe in traffic. The fact that it is dim or completely...https://poliisi.fi/en/-/pedestrian-crossing-must-live-up-to-its-reputation
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9.6.2026 | When the police announce that a person is missing, it is always a serious situationhttps://poliisi.fi/en/-/when-the-police-announce-that-a-person-is-missing-it-is-always-a-serious-situation
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28.7.2026 | Application for research permit Use of Police information for research purposes 1 (6) Poliisi TO-07 poliisi.fi ■ polisen.fi ■ police.fi Applicant Name Position University, institute of higher education, research institute or another corporation Ad...https://poliisi.fi/documents/25235045/45904321/TO+07+en+-+Application+for+research+permit.pdf/b1925456-9433-60dc-5f28-521bc6a62ee2?version=2.0&t=1785228158817