29.1.2024 | The Finnish police have observed the changes in the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, over the past year. In order to secure operational security, the police will transfer operational communications from X to the Poliisi.fi website from 1 February 2024 onwards.

Central Finland Police Department, units and services Central Finland Police Department is located in Pirkanmaa and Central Finland in an area consisting of 45 municipalities. The police department’s main police station – its administrative and ma...

Eastern Finland Police Department communications The communications department at Eastern Finland Police is open during office hours from 8am to 4pm. Outside office hours and if we are unable to respond, please submit your request for contact by e...

Police en Newsroom Blog Promoting the road safety culture among young people requires action from society as a whole 22.8.2025 8.08 Blog Under the leadership of Minister Lulu Ranne, the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has started ...

Eastern Finland Police Department The Eastern Finland Police Department operates in the regions of South Savo, North Karelia and North Savo. The task of the police department in our area is to: ensure public safety and security, prevent and invest...

13.3.2026 | The Finnish police managed to meet the expectations and requirements set for the police efficiently and productively during 2025. As an example, in emergency response assignments the police arrived at the scene in 9.5 minutes, which was clearly below the target time. At the same time, the number of assignments has increased significantly.

Police en Publications Publication Report of the Operational Response Time Working Group Tekijät Operational Response Time Working Group Heinilä, Mika Kasi, Katariina Julkaisusarja National Police Board publication series Julkaisuvuosi 2020 Numero...

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...

Applications for amendment of licenses Submit an amendment application whenever a matter mentioned in the licence decision is due to change. Typical reasons for needing an amendment application include introducing a new gambling implementation or ...

The police strategy guides and prioritizes the activities and decision-making of the police and serves as the basis for long-term planning within the police force.

International cooperation licence If you intend to provide gambling services with an operator that does not have a licence in Finland, you will need an international cooperation licence in addition to your operating licence. The Gambling Act defin...

Police en Newsroom Blog The police in Finland use firearm with deliberation and on rare occasions 23.9.2025 10.16 Blog The Finnish police use firearms on rare occasions. Even though individual situations involving the use of force sometimes receiv...

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....

Police dogs Police dogs serve in all police units, around the clock on every day of the year, ready to support the police during tasks. Police dogs perform approximately 11,000 different tasks per year in various situations, and they have been est...

23.4.2026 | Hundreds of public events will be held in Finland again during the summer. The police would like to remind event organisers to deal with any permits required in good time. The earlier organisers contact the police, the easier it is to organise the event safely and in accordance with the regulations.

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 ...

Applying for a gambling licence Apply for a gambling licence by submitting a written application. Write your application in Finnish or Swedish. Send the application and attachments to the National Police Board via the online service, by email, or ...

Oulu Police Department, units and services We operate in 38 municipalities in the counties of Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia (Pohjois-Pohjanmaa). Our area of operation includes about 61 600 square kilometres, with about 488 000 residents. The Po...

20.1.2026 | An amendment made to weapons offences laid down by the Criminal Code entered into force at the turn of the year. The amendment means that, for example, carrying an unauthorised firearm in a public place can meet the statutory definition of an aggravated firearms offence. The police will implement the amendment effectively through enforcement and investigation.

17.4.2025 | Hundreds of public events will be held in Finland again during the summer. The police would like to remind event organisers to deal with any permits required in good time. The earlier organisers contact the police, the easier it is to organise the event safely and in accordance with the regulations.