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 ...

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.

11.2.2026 | Are you looking for an activity for the winter holidays? Welcome to visit the Police Museum in Tampere! During the Tampere region winter holiday week, the museum offers special program for visitors.

Fight corruption Corruption is the misuse of influence for the purpose of gain. It often manifests as conflicts of interest, favouritism, unethical decision making and the granting or taking of unethical benefits. It often takes place outside form...

8.6.2026 | The Police Museum is a free museum located in Hervanta, Tampere. After Midsummer, the museum will also be open on summer Sundays until August 30.

Instructions for the storage of firearms Duty of care The proper storage of firearms is one of the key aspects of firearm safety. Storage related to firearms and high-powered air guns is provided by the Firearms Act (1/1998). The basis for all sto...

Fraud In fraud offences, the perpetrator aims to obtain financial benefits by deceiving the victim. Fraud often causes financial damage to the victim. Nowadays, there are many kinds of fraud types, and they have moved to information networks. E-ma...

Recommended decisions Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that applying to the National Police Board for a recommended decision is one of the legal protections available to players under the old legislation. You can apply t...

17.2.2025 | Are you looking for an activity for the winter holidays? Welcome to visit the Police Museum in Tampere! During the Tampere region winter holiday week, the museum offers special program for visitors.

18.3.2026 | The Helsinki Police Department and the children’s ensemble of the Helsinki Police Band, Nallekopla, will have a meet and greet at the Itis shopping centre on Friday 20 March. The shopping centre hosts an Eid al-Fitr celebration on Friday.

5.6.2025 | The police make more than 2,000 co-operation visits to Finnish schools this year

11.4.2024 | The approach of the summer holiday season is the right time to look out your passport and ID card and check their validity.

15.2.2024 | Friday 16 February kicks off the 2024 ski holiday season, with Finns in the southern part of the country beginning their holidays. This means that the roads will be busier than usual over the following weekends. The police call on drivers to adjust driving speeds to the prevailing weather conditions.

16.2.2023 | Police to control winter holiday traffic

12.2.2024 | The quickest way to get a new passport or identity card is to complete the application online and identify yourself at a police department if required.

13.2.2024 | Are you looking for an activity for the winter holidays? Welcome to visit the Police Museum in Tampere!

17.6.2025 | Due to Midsummer, customer services, including permit services and the reception of crime reports, will be closed at all Western Uusimaa police stations on Friday June the 20th. However, the police’s online services will remain available as usual.

31.7.2025 | The number of police assignments increases by about one fifth in the summer

3.4.2025 | The police are enhancing prevention of cyber-enabled crime

31.1.2025 | Get ready for spring and summer travels well beforehand by applying for a new passport and identity card. Without any appointment, your identity will usually be verified in the Helsinki Police Department’s licence services in less than an hour. If you book an appointment, the process will be quicker.