Unmanned aerial vehicles The Police of Finland has quickly become Finland’s largest organisation and an international pioneer in unmanned aviation. The Police of Finland uses unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in all its activities, and they are ever...

4.12.2025 | Independence Day parade routes in Helsinki

Police badge and the uniform Police badge Every police officer wears a badge. Police officers on duty must disclose that they are police if the situation so requires. Police officers must also show their badge on request, except where this could j...

Career story of Detective Sergeant Mirka Törhönen

28.11.2025 | Finland’s Independence Day events will cause changes in traffic arrangements, public transport routes and pedestrian traffic in Helsinki. The police will have a visible presence in the city centre to ensure the smooth flow of events and and maintain public order.

Passport delivery The standard delivery time of passports is about 8 working days, and your passport will be delivered to a collection point you have selected. At the collection point, you must present the tracking number and verify your identity....

Identity card delivery The standard delivery time of identity cards is about 8 working days, and your identity card will be delivered to a collection point you have selected. At the collection point, you must present the tracking number and verify...

Through trainee position to employment at National Police Board Project Coordinator Veera Parikka National Police Board, Information Technology Centre of the Police Master of Business Economics, Major in Information Systems Science I have always b...

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...

When do I you need to make small-scale money collection notice? Money collection always requires either a money collection permit or a small-scale money collection notice. So, if you plan to solicit gratuitous donations from the public, apply for ...

30.11.2023 | The police will safeguard Independence Day events in Helsinki on 6 December

30.11.2021 | Independence Day festivities and demonstrations will affect traffic in the city centre on 6 December 2021. Aviation will be restricted in the centre of Helsinki on Independence Day between 6 am and 10 pm. This restriction applies to both manned and unmanned aviation.

27.6.2024 | The Pride parade to be organised on Saturday, 29 June, will have an impact on traffic arrangements in the area of the Helsinki city centre. All other traffic will be rerouted from the parade route. Aviation will be restricted in Kaivopuisto.

29.11.2019 | On Finland's Independence Day, the police will secure peaceful freedom of assembly and freedom of speech for everyone.

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

From field work to training provider and developer Assistant Police Commissioner Sami Hätönen, Chief of the Public Order and Security Unit National Police Board Master of Public Administration, Bachelor in Police Command The Police Officer of the ...

5.9.2018 | The National Police Board has resolved a complaint relating to last Independence Day – No errors involved in relocation of children's event, participation of the Nordic Resistance Movement in demonstrations was possible

Speech by National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki at the 50th Anniversary event of the Police Officer of the Year in Helsinki on 29 October 2025 Police Officers of the Year, dear partners and guests, Finland is one of the most stable, secure ...

4.5.2026 | 1 (38) Letter 07.04.2026 Document: ID-26235751 Case: POL-2025-152385 Written guidelines for obliged entities on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing in gambling activities Contents Definitions ...................................

13.2.2025 | Janne Jansson, Stadin Skoude 2025, monitors safety in Helsinki: “Work is more meaningful when its content is diverse”