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5.12.2025 | The Gaming Police project has been awarded the Recognition for Act of Dialogue in Finland

23.3.2026 | Poliisi tutkii Maatullin peruskoululla tapahtunutta tapon yritystä

4.7.2025 | The Police in Ostrobothnia request that the parents of the missing family be remanded in custody in absentia

23.3.2026 | Maatullin peruskoululla väkivaltatehtävä

4.12.2025 | The Police Museum's new online exhibition “In Memoriam – Police killed in the line of duty” examines the history of police fatalities. The exhibition reveals for example the most dangerous types of assignments for police officers and how the work community responded to these events in different periods.

9.3.2026 | The Helsinki Police Department has submitted a pre-trial investigation to the prosecutor for consideration of charges. The investigation into Swedish organised crime and street gangs in Northern Helsinki revealed that Crime as a Service has become a reality in Finland.

5.12.2025 | The Timeout Foundation grants this recognition to an actor who has strengthened dialogue, inclusion, and democracy in Finland.

15.1.2025 | An increasing amount of serious violent crime takes place in public places. In 2024, public places accounted for almost half, or 48%, of the places where serious violent crime takes place. The police want to prevent these crimes and ensure that Finland is a safe country.

16.5.2025 | The course will be held from 12 to 16 May 2025 and attended by approximately 50 persons such as police officers and experts in social welfare, health care and youth work.

21.8.2023 | First part of year shows significant growth in crime committed by young suspects

27.7.2022 | The Helsinki Police Department is visibly present across the city and is ready to act at all hours on every day of the year. Ensuring security is everyday work for the police.

28.4.2022 | Разом з муніципалітетом Гельсінкі та іншими організаціями, спільнотами та мешканцями ми відповідаємо за безпечну та затишну столицю. Поліційна станція Гельсінкі знаходиться у Пасілі. У нас можете подати заяву про скоєний злочин, подати на паспорт, посвідчення особи та інші дозволи.  До нас можна звертатись, навіть не знаючи фінської, шведської чи англійської мови. Через перекладача можете спілкуватися з нами будь-якою мовою.

6.5.2021 | Officers of the Helsinki Police Department can also be reached through Snapchat @stadinpoliisit.

2.2.2021 | The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed everyday life last year. This was also clearly reflected in police operations. Due to the restrictions, movement of people decreased and consequently the number of assaults in public places declined.