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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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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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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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7.5.2026 | In the coming weeks, the police will enforce the use of intoxicants and the behaviour in traffic of young people. Traffic enforcement will focus on moped riders, cyclists and operators of light e-vehicles and compliance with pedestrian crossing rules. Police patrols will also be visibly present in school areas.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-to-visibly-step-up-enforcement-of-young-people-s-traffic-behaviour-and-use-of-intoxicants
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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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6.5.2026 | The Police and the Finnish Road Safety Council inspected child safety seats in April and found room for improvement in terms of keeping children safe in cars. The Police issued 14 traffic penalty fees and six fines.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-police-and-the-finnish-road-safety-council-controls-reveal-shortcomings-in-child-safety-on-the-road
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9.1.2026 | In December, the Helsinki Police Department responded to several emergency calls related to TikTok challenges, in which children as young as 10 attempted to climb onto dangerous locations such as apartment building roofs.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/helsinki-police-department-warns-children-and-their-parents-about-dangerous-social-media-challenges
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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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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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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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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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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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9.4.2026 | Last year, the Police introduced a new cooperation model between the police and schools. Its main objective is to reach children and young people in their everyday environment and to provide support and guidance to school staff when challenges arise. The results exceeded expectations, and as a result, the school police model will continue.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/school-police-work-to-continue
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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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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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27.4.2026 | Police call-out volumes continue to rise — police concerned about the increasing violence of youth crimehttps://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-call-out-volumes-continue-to-rise-police-concerned-about-the-increasing-violence-of-youth-crime
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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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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
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Domestic violence Domestic violence refers to violence against: a current or former partner a child a close relative another person close to the perpetrator. Domestic violence often occurs at home or in other private places. The violence may have ...https://poliisi.fi/en/violence-in-close-relationships