All firearms that have been permanently rendered unfit for use or deactivated must be registered in Finland.

Police emblem and how to use it correctly The sword-and-lion emblem is one of the best known symbols of Finnish police. The appearance and use of the emblem is regulated by the Finnish Government’s Decree on the Police. The police emblem consists ...

Police en Newsroom Blog The police in Finland use firearm with deliberation and on rare occasions 23.9.2025 10.16 Blog The Finnish police use firearms on rare occasions. Even though individual situations involving the use of force sometimes receiv...

You can visit us even if you do not speak Finnish, Swedish or English. With the help of interpreters, you can talk to us in any language you want. However, you should reserve some time for the services, or bring someone who speaks Finnish with you.

The police strategy guides and prioritizes the activities and decision-making of the police and serves as the basis for long-term planning within the police force.

23.9.2025 | The police in Finland use a firearm on a very few occasions by international comparison. In his blog post, the National Police Commissioner of Finland provides information on the use of firearms by the police and related phenomena based on statistics, and on changes in the operating environment.

Marketing of gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is partly based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of the new legisl...

Interpol has been a success story, also measured in terms of membership numbers. Today’s Interpol members are Police authorities of 195 states.

Organisation of Helsinki Police We ensure that our capital city is safe and pleasant for everyone together with the City of Helsinki, other authorities, communities and the residents. The Helsinki police station is in Pasila. You can report an off...

National Police Board of Finland, units and services The National Police Board’s tasks include planning, directing, developing and supervising police operations and the related support functions. In addition, it is responsible for the equal availa...

Data protection and processing of personal data Police work often involves processing personal data. The police has a statutory duty to ensure the security of personal data and the privacy of people’s information. The police only processes persona...

Prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing through money collection campaigns Money collection is a major source of income for many non-governmental organisations. The whole society benefits from non-profit organisations’ being able to...

There are hundreds of career opportunities with the police Police education in Finland is provided by the Police University College in Tampere. Most people associate police work with blue uniforms and police cars. In addition to patrolling the str...

Internal supervision is one of the work tasks of everyone working for the Police. Internal monitoring involves everyday procedures and ways of acting aimed at securing operational legality and productivity.

The organization of Western Uusimaa Police Department The police in Western Uusimaa is responsible for ensuring public order and safety, preventing crimes and disturbance. They also do crime investigation and consideration of charges. Our lisence ...

Prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing in gambling Gambling is an economic activity and consequently also one potential area that can be used for money laundering and terrorist financing. Money laundering refers to activities where...

17.6.2025 | The Government bill concerning legislation on micromobility has been approved by Finnish Parliament. The amendments to the Road Traffic Act and the Vehicles Act included in the bill will enter into force today, 17 June 2025. The new legislation will bring several changes to traffic surveillance. The changes that will enter into force concern issues such as electric scooters. The amendments to the ...

17.12.2025 | The police departments of Helsinki, Western Uusimaa and Eastern Uusimaa have intensified their collaboration in the face of increased disorder and a worsening drug situation in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

12.5.2025 | The police will monitor young people's use of intoxicants and their behaviour in traffic. Traffic controls will focus on moped riders, cyclists and drivers of light electric vehicles. Police patrols will also be visible in school areas.

22.7.2026 | Economic crime and human trafficking are international phenomena. Tackling them requires close cooperation between authorities, both within Finland and across borders.

13.12.2024 | The Supreme Administrative Court (KHO) has ruled on two important cases related to the marketing of gambling services.

Do you want to become a trainer? A trainer of courses for users of forcible means equipment and refresher courses Only persons licensed as a use-of-force trainer by the National Police Board may act as trainers for forcible means equipment user tr...

Tuusula moped meet: Questions and answers The stopping situation involving the rider of a two-wheeled vehicle in Tuusula on Saturday 8 August has prompted discussion in the media and on social media. This page brings together general questions and...

Police dogs Police dogs serve in all police units, around the clock on every day of the year, ready to support the police during tasks. Police dogs perform approximately 11,000 different tasks per year in various situations, and they have been est...

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...

Permit forms for the private security sector The police has a key role in the supervision of the private security sector. More extensive supervision and management of the sector is carried out by the National Police Board. The supervision of secur...

Instructions for licence holders A holder of a security sector business licence must have such general written instructions that allow the guards and security stewards to carry out their guarding and security stewarding duties correctly and safely...

9.12.2022 | Payment blocks for gambling services enter into force at the beginning of 2023

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...

12.10.2016 | Use of force by the police being monitored for frequency, causes and consequences

Police vehicles Finnish police use cars, vans, motorcycles, scooters, boats, water scooters, snowmobiles, quad bikes, bicycles and light electric vehicles. The police has to operate in many different kinds of environments and weather conditions, w...

4.6.2020 | Amphetamine use has continued to increase in the Helsinki metropolitan area– increase in drug use also visible in traffic

Other obligations related to gambling activities Amendment notifications Make a written notification of any material changes that affect the licence. Before you make a notification, check whether the amendment notification alone is sufficient or w...

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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...

Moving firearms across national borders On this page, you will find information about what to do when you need to transfer a firearm from one country to another. For example, you could be moving abroad or participating in a shooting sports or hunt...

10.4.2015 | New special exhibition from 17 April: Demanding situations and the use of force

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You can submit your firearm permit application electronically in the police e-services or make an appointment to submit your permit application in person at a police station.

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...

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 ...

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...

Frequently asked questions about gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of t...

26.2.2026 | Applications for licences under the new Finnish Gambling Act can be submitted from next week. In the first phase, it is possible to apply for a gambling licence and an exclusive licence. The licence is applied for in writing from the National Police Board, and the processing fee is 29,000 euros.

What does trafficking in human beings mean? Human trafficking does not mean a sale as a single event. Human trafficking is a process of exploitation, where the perpetrator tries to gain financial profit by subjugating the victim by different means...

How to apply for an identity card You can apply for a standard identity card online or by visiting the police station of your choice. It is easiest to do this online. Have your passport photograph taken. The photography studio sends your passport ...

Police helpline The police helpline gives advice on non-urgent matters regarding licences, appointment bookings, e-services and traffic surveillance. You can also ask for advice on matters related to automatic traffic surveillance as well as traff...

17.12.2025 | Vuodenvaihteessa voimaan tulevan lakimuutoksen myötä poliisin määräämistä sakoista, liikennevirhemaksuista ja muista seuraamuksista poistuu kiinteä maksuaika. Lisäksi kaikki seuraamukset ovat täytäntöönpanokelpoisia vasta lainvoimaisina. Seuraamuksen saajan kannalta tämä tarkoittaa, että maksuvelvollisuus alkaa vasta, kun sakko tai muu seuraamus tulee lainvoimaiseksi.

We treat both our customers and our colleagues equally, irrespective of their personal characteristics or background. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on any grounds in our work community and any issues will be dealt with immediately.

2.1.2026 | The police are cooperating with various authorities in the investigation of the case. The investigative actions are ongoing, including interviews and forensic examinations.

11.6.2018 | Special control operation reveals the use of undeclared labour and shortcomings in occupational safety

11.6.2018 | Special control operation reveals the use of undeclared labour and shortcomings in occupational safety

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

27.12.2016 | New alternatives for applying for an identity card and changes to the use of the card

29.10.2025 | The Police Officer of the Year in Finland was now chosen for the 50th time, and the theme of the anniversary year was cooperation between authorities.

2.3.2021 | Pursuant to the new Road Traffic Act, winter tyres must be used, if so required by the weather or road surface conditions, from 1 November to 31 March.

28.3.2020 | Movement restrictions in Uusimaa enter into force at night, the police are asking you to stop: Is this an essential trip? You probably already know the answer.

4.1.2017 | New Identity Card Act into force in 2017

17.9.2025 | About one in seven, or 15 per cent, of electric scooter riders who are breathalysed on a weekend evening ride the scooter while so intoxicated that they get a traffic penalty fee of 200 euros.