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7.7.2026 | Online sexual violence directed at children is becoming more common – prevention requires open discussion and vigilancehttps://poliisi.fi/en/-/online-sexual-violence-directed-at-children-is-becoming-more-common-prevention-requires-open-discussion-and-vigilance
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Offences against children If a child becomes a victim of a crime, always contact the police and, if necessary, file a police report. If a child begins to tell you something about the crime, take notes. Do not let your own interpretations affect ho...https://poliisi.fi/en/a-child-as-victim-of-crime
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Instructions on the use of the internet for children and young people How can you use the internet safely? What should you do if something bad happens to you on social media channels, for example? Who can you turn to for help? Below, there is a li...https://poliisi.fi/en/instructions-on-the-use-of-the-internet-for-children-and-young-people
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4.6.2026 | Intensified police surveillance during the final week of the school year has already become a tradition and the focus also this year was on proactive surveillance during school hours ahead of the end-of-school weekend. In addition to increased surveillance over the weekend, police officers were actively present in schoolyards, including during breaktimes.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-stepped-up-surveillance-of-festivities-by-young-people-and-children-during-the-end-of-school-week
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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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13.5.2026 | The National Police Board has published an updated handbook on the investigation of crimes involving children and young people. The handbook is intended to serve as a collective guide for investigating crimes against children as well as crimes suspected to have been committed by children. The guide can be downloaded from the police website.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/new-handbook-provides-guidance-on-a-consistent-approach-and-multidisciplinary-cooperation-in-the-investigation-of-crimes-involving-children-and-young-people
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Young offenders The minimum age of criminal liability in Finland is 15 years. Pre-trial investigations into crimes committed by children under 15 years of age are closed automatically in the absence of criminal liability. The police’s pre-trial in...https://poliisi.fi/en/young-offender
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Minor's passport Finnish citizens who apply for a passport are issued a passport to demonstrate that they are entitled to a travel document for the purpose of international travel, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Minors, too, need to have thei...https://poliisi.fi/en/minors-passport
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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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5.6.2026 | - Police operational results at the beginning of the year have developed mainly in a positive direction. Overall, police operations have strengthened especially in combating serious crime and in the availability of services, says National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-operational-results-have-developed-positively-the-work-of-supervisors-is-a-strength
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Identity card for a minor Even young children need their own travel document. You can submit an electronic application for a minor online the same as for adults, but almost all minors are required to visit a police station for identification. A vi...https://poliisi.fi/en/identity-card-for-a-minor
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The career story of researcher Pirjo Jukarainen.https://poliisi.fi/en/developing-police-activities-through-scientific-research
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A wide range of Police Day events are organised across Finlandhttps://poliisi.fi/en/policeday
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Calculator of fines Using the calculator, you can calculate the sum of the fine in euro. Net income in euro / month Number of family members maintained (spouse and children) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ”Day-fine” (fine assessed based on daily income) Tota...https://poliisi.fi/en/fine-counter
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Court proceedings The parties to court proceedings in criminal cases are the victim (the injured party), the accused (the defendant) and the prosecutor. The injured party has a stake in the proceedings if they have claims against the defendant, i....https://poliisi.fi/en/legal-proceedings
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Youth work The police is actively involved in a multidisciplinary network of professionals dedicated to promoting the well-being of children and adolescents and preventing crime. The network also seeks to prevent violent extremism and radicalisati...https://poliisi.fi/en/anchor-work-supports-the-adolescents
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Crimes come in many forms The common denominator is that crimes violate someone else’s rights. The channels and phenomena of offences change and evolve often in time with technological progress. In this section, you will find information on the mo...https://poliisi.fi/en/crimes-come-in-many-forms
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Theft and petty theft Stealing another person’s property is a theft. Theft is punishable only when it is intentional. The perpetrator must know that the property belongs to someone else. Attempted theft is also punishable. In addition, a person fo...https://poliisi.fi/en/theft-and-petty-theft