Causes for which funds can be raised through small-scale money collections Small-scale money collections are designed for collecting donations to support non-profit causes and to fund other forms of social and communal action. The usual rule of mo...

Instructions for making a money collection permit application Do the money collection permit application always in written form and send it to the National Police Board, either by mail, e-mail or through the online police’s service. Formulate the ...

What obligations does a money collection permit bring? Below you will find a list about the main things to remember when arranging a money collection. Notification of a change in circumstances Make a written notification to the Police Board of any...

Frequently asked questions about money collection and money collection permits When is a money collection permit required? A money collection permit is required if you intend to ask the public to donate money without giving them anything in return...

Read the career story of Detective Senior Sergeant Petri Hänninen.

18.4.2019 | Image survey: Police University College fairs well among universities of applied sciences

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 ...

Versatile project work Group Lead Erno Järvi National Police Board, Information Technology Centre of the Police Master of Engineering, IT As a group lead, I am responsible for project planning, development and steering. The work is a versatile set...

19.3.2026 | In the Cyber Capital project, the development areas of the authorities' cybercrime prevention expertise were identified more comprehensively than before, and the training content of cybercrime prevention was renewed using the knowledge accumulated during the project. The effort generated new expertise and strengthened international cooperation.

The career story of researcher Pirjo Jukarainen.

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...

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 ...

31.5.2016 | Image survey: Police University College again most valued university of applied sciences

Projects and top-up funding The police can use its top-up funding towards the organisation’s development projects. The following projects have been financed fully or partially with top-up funding. Projects in progress Open all Close all IMPROVE - ...

21.3.2023 | The Police University College (Polamk) has published an operating model for open science and research to outline the principles for responsible openness in the work community and to provide guidelines for everyday work and processes.

9.5.2014 | Image survey: The Police University College is Finland's most respected university of applied sciences

4.4.2025 | The Police University College is once again the most respected and best-known university of applied sciences in Taloustutkimus’ annual brand survey.

2.5.2018 | Image survey: Police University College one of the most appreciated universities among young people

4.5.2023 | In the 2023 image survey of higher education institutions, the Police University College received the highest overall grade from Finnish young people under 30 years of age.

16.11.2022 | The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre will audit the Police University College’s quality system in November 2023.