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  1. Public events An occasion or event is considered a public event when it is open to anyone either free of charge or against an entrance ticket. Typical public events include fairs and markets, sports events, shows and festivals intended for audienc...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/public-events
  2. Public disturbances The investigation of various disturbances and offences related to them is part of the police’s duties. Typically, security stewarding duties are performed by uniformed police officers. Public disturbances can occur anywhere peo...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/public-disturbances
  3. Security and public order The police maintains order and security in public places by patrolling, responding to urgent calls, providing advice and guidance, and by intervening in illegal activities. The police work together with local residents, p...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/security-and-public-order
  4. Public protests at Helsinki Airport – FAQ The Eastern Uusimaa Police Department maintains public order and security at Helsinki Airport. It also carries out other duties assigned to the police at the airport. Questions and answers regarding public...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/public-protests-at-helsinki-airport-faq
  5. Permit to close off a public road According to the new Road Traffic Act coming into force on 1 June 2020, the decision to temporarily close a road is made by whoever has the authority to install traffic control equipment. In emergencies, a road ma...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/road-closure-permit
  6. Notification of a fireworks display Only a professional company that has received permission from the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency has the right to arrange a fireworks display. Notify the local police of any plans to arrange a fireworks dis...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/report-firework
  7. Security stewarding You can move around in public places without fear of or interference from others and without your peace being disturbed. For this purpose, noisy and threatening conduct and carrying dangerous items or substances are not permitt...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/security-stewarding
  8. Emergency response Emergency number – 112 If you need urgent police assistance, call the national emergency number 112. If someone has been injured, begin administering first aid. Prevent any further damage from occurring, if possible. You do not ...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/emergency-services
  9. Police en Newsroom Blog Crime prevention in villages, schools and increasingly online 13.11.2024 10.24 Blog The Finnish police have earned the trust and respect of citizens through their actions. This is backed up by various surveys on trust in au...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/-/crime-prevention-in-villages-schools-and-increasingly-online
  10. Accidents The Police have duties relating to the prevention of accidents, fighting the consequences and investigating the causes of accidents. In everyday language, an accident can mean various kinds of sudden incidents causing injuries, property ...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/accidents
  11. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is a national unit of the Finnish Police operating across Finland and dealing with a wide range of duties.
    https://poliisi.fi/en/what-does-national-bureau-of-investigation-do
  12. Police en Newsroom Blog Violence, disruptive behaviour and noise cause house calls for the police at New Year 24.1.2025 9.59 Blog At New Year, police duties include maintaining public order and security. After the New Year, we often get to read re...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/-/violence-disruptive-behaviour-and-noise-cause-house-calls-for-the-police-at-new-year
  13. Illegal money collection campaigns Has someone asked you to donate money or are you otherwise thinking about donating? Never donate anything to a money collection until you have ensured that their campaign is legitimate! Ask for the organiser’s pe...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/illegal-money-collection-campaigns
  14. Data protection and processing of personal data Police work often involves processing personal data. The police has a statutory duty to ensure the security of personal data and the privacy of people’s information. The police only processes persona...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/data-protection-and-processing-of-personal-data
  15. 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
  16. Communications at the Oulu Police Department The Oulu Police Department Communications is available for service during office hours. Please call us by phone at 0295 465 986. Should we not be able to respond, please send a contact request by email ...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/oulu-police-department-communications
  17. Communications at Eastern Uusimaa Police Department Our communications unit serves the media during the office hours. Outside office hours, or when we are unable to respond, please leave your contact request by sending a SMS to this number, or mai...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/eastern-uusimaa-police-s-communication
  18. The police as a part of the society The police safeguard everyday life in Finland. We are easy to identify and approach, both on the street and online. We take care of issues related to everyone’s safety every day, such as criminal investigations,...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/police-in-society
  19. 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
  20. Reviews and reports on combating money laundering and terrorist financing Black Wallet project The Finnish and Swedish FIUs together with other relevant authorities implemented an EU-funded Black Wallet project to identify terrorist financing and ...
    https://poliisi.fi/en/reviews-and-reports-on-combating-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing