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Information for asylum seekers The police’s role in asylum matters If a person intends to make an application for international protection, also known as an asylum application, they should submit it to the police or border guard when arriving in t...https://poliisi.fi/en/information-for-asylum-seekers
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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...https://poliisi.fi/en/organisation-and-management-helsinki-police-department
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Ostrobothnia Police Department We provide services in the regions of Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia. Our area of operation extends from Kristiinankaupunki to Kokkola on the western coast and from Alavus to Kannus in t...https://poliisi.fi/en/ostrobothnia-police-department
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Supervision of foreign nationals The police monitor adherence to the Aliens Act and regulations based on it. Supervision of foreign nationals is a statutory duty of the police on the basis of the Aliens Act. It is primarily carried out as part of ...https://poliisi.fi/en/supervision-of-foreign-nationals
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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 ...https://poliisi.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-applying-for-licences
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26.2.2025 | Police Chief Jari Liukku appointed Simo Kauppinen to the position of Superintendent, serving as the Head of the Licensing and Aliens Unit. Kauppinen began his duties on February 1.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/superintendent-simo-kauppinen-appointed-as-head-of-license-services-and-foreigners-affairs-division
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Southwestern Finland Police Department, units and services We provide police services in Southwestern Finland from Turku archipelago to Kankaanpää. The area is characterised by the proximity of the sea. The police may also need a boat or ferry to ...https://poliisi.fi/en/southwestern-finland-police-department-units
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23.1.2026 | Despite higher numbers of call-outs and crimes, the Helsinki police have succeeded in working more efficiently. The police arrive on the scene faster than ever before and investigate crimes more effectively.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/keeping-the-capital-safe-for-200-years-helsinki-police-department-responds-to-the-constantly-changing-operating-environment
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26.9.2025 | Call the emergency number 112 to report acute disturbances caused by drugs and submit tips to the police about other security concerns.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/helsinki-police-department-has-significantly-increased-surveillance-emergency-response-criminal-investigations-and-deportations-due-to-drug-related-disturbances
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22.7.2025 | The Helsinki police have become more efficient despite an increase in the number of alarms and crimes. We have sped up investigations into serious crimes against children.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-in-helsinki-arrive-faster-and-solve-more-crimes-than-before
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10.10.2024 | During the weekend of 27–29 September 2024, the police inspected licensed premises across Finland. More than 200 restaurants were inspected. As part of the supervision of restaurant operations, the police also carried out the monitoring of foreign nationals.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-inspected-more-than-200-restaurants-during-intensive-control-operation-in-september
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8.8.2025 | Helsinki Police Department has received a lot of feedback about public order disturbances and the perceived lack of safety resulting from substance abuse. These disturbances are mainly related to drug use and related crime.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/alpha-pvp-has-exacerbated-the-drug-situation-in-helsinki
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20.5.2024 | Police carried out an intensive 48-hour control operation of heavy vehicle traffichttps://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-carried-out-an-intensive-48-hour-control-operation-of-heavy-vehicle-traffic
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22.2.2024 | Approximately 50 pickpocketing incidents have been reported to the Helsinki Police Department within the last month. The incidents have taken place in the Kluuvi area in the city centre and are being investigated as thefts.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-police-have-received-dozens-of-reports-of-pickpocketing-in-the-helsinki-city-centre-since-the-beginning-of-this-year
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11.7.2023 | Authorities in 32 countries carried out inspections in June to combat labour exploitation. Internationally, 261 victims of labour exploitation were identified during the joint action week.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/authorities-inspected-103-locations-during-joint-action-days-against-human-trafficking
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2.3.2022 | Under a decision taken last week, due to the situation in Ukraine, the police are suspending until further notice the removal of foreigners to be returned to Ukraine.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-police-are-not-returning-people-to-ukraine
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Monitoring the medical fitness to drive Monitoring the medical fitness to drive is an essential part of driving licence supervision performed by the police. Drivers with an insufficient state of health for driving constitute a great risk not only ...https://poliisi.fi/en/monitoring-the-medical-fitness-to-drive
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17.6.2021 | With the summer holidays approaching, people start to move to their summer cottages, leaving their normal homes empty. To prevent and investigate house burglary, the Police needs the residents to collaborate ¬– protecting the homes and reporting observations to the Police are key. The number of house burglaries has gone down somewhat during the current year, compared with the same time last year.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/prevent-house-burglary-in-advance
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8.10.2021 | The police inspected around 190 licensed premises between 27 September and 3 October 2021 in conjunction with a period of monitoring licensed premises and foreign nationals. Monitoring was carried out in collaboration with alcohol inspectors, rescue services and occupational health and safety inspectors.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/intensified-monitoring-of-licensed-premises-increase-in-number-of-reports-to-regional-administration-agencies
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Information for international arrivals This information is designed for people who are planning a trip to Finland and want to know about immigration rules, what travel documentation is required and how to deal with Finnish police. The Police of Fi...https://poliisi.fi/en/information-for-travellers