General principles of personal data processing Controllers must, when processing personal data, respect the rights and freedoms of data subjects. The police has a statutory duty to ensure the security of personal data and the privacy of people’s i...

Police en Newsroom Blog Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society 12.5.2026 12.31 Blog The events on May Day (1 May) continue to reverberate, both in the media and more broadly. The police have l...

Frequently asked questions about applying for licences How do I identify myself to the online service? The representative of the license applicant uses strong electronic identification to log in to the online service. If the representative of the ...

Compliance with the accountability principle ‘Accountability’ refers to the controller’s obligation to be able to demonstrate compliance with the laws governing the processing of personal data. In order to satisfy the accountability requirement un...

Requesting a research permit Permission to use the police’s records for research purposes can be granted by an individual police department, the National Police Board, the National Bureau of Investigation or the Police University College. It is al...

The Cybercrime Exit project is part of the special preventive operations of the Police, with the aim of preventing serious cybercrime committed by the young, including the ensuing human suffering and damage to individuals, organisations and society.

Online tip-off form Have you noticed suspicious activity on the internet? Do you suspect that something you saw may be related to an offence? Have you encountered suspicious content or material? You can leave a tip for the police about a non-urgen...

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Preventive operations at Oulu Police Department Photo by: Paula Tavasti Policing also includes crime and disturbance prevention. This is a part of the usual work of the police, but we also have various preventive operations such as Anchor work, co...

The police grant permits for acquiring and possessing firearms and firearm components. Submit your firearm permit application to a police department either via online services or by visiting police station in person.

Gatugängsbrottslighet Hur definierar polisen ett gatugäng? Det finns ingen allmänt accepterad eller etablerad definition av gatugäng. Polisen har tagit fram en administrativ definition av gatugäng för att rikta sin verksamhet. Enligt denna definit...

Money laundering The purpose of money laundering is to disguise the origin of money or other property acquired through criminal activity to make it seem that the money or property has been obtained legally. Money laundering is an intentional crimi...

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 ...

Public protests at Helsinki Airport – FAQ Public meetings and demonstrations A public meeting is typically a demonstration, or some other event arranged under the constitutional freedom of assembly. Anyone may follow a public meeting or demonstrat...

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 - ...

Ansökan om penningspelslicens Penningspelslicens ska sökas skriftligen. Skriv din ansökan på finska eller svenska. Skicka in din ansökan med bilagor till Polisstyrelsen antingen via e-tjänsten, per e-post eller som brev via posten. Vi rekommendera...

Projekt och kompletterande finansiering Det går att stöda utvecklingsprojekt inom polisverksamheten med kompletterande finansiering. Följande projekt har finansierats helt eller delvis med kompletterande finansiering. Pågående projekt Öppna alla S...

Frequently asked questions about gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of t...

25.5.2026 | 19.5.2026 DomicileOrganisationBusiness ID Bank account detailsAuthorityPublicationValidityCollection number RA/2026/686 18.05.2026 - Kerätyt varat käytetään LIA:n (Lutherans in Africa) kautta Keniassa tehtävän lähetystyön hyväksi. Varoja voidaan k...

25.5.2026 | 19.5.2026 KotipaikkaYhteisöY-tunnusPankkiyhteysViran- omainen JulkaisuVoimassaKeräysnumero RA/2026/686 18.05.2026 - Kerätyt varat käytetään LIA:n (Lutherans in Africa) kautta Keniassa tehtävän lähetystyön hyväksi. Varoja voidaan käyttää opetustyöh...