New handbook provides guidance on a consistent approach and multidisciplinary cooperation in the investigation of crimes involving children and young people
Categories: Publication date:13.5.2026 11.10The 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...
Keywords: National Police Board Offences and criminal investigation Police operations and development News Keywords public order young people research activity criminal cases National Police Board research and development operations childrenPolice propose revising the legislation banning face coverings
Categories: Publication date:12.5.2026 13.44The events at the May Day (1 May) demonstrations in Tampere have sparked wide-ranging debate. The Deputy National Police Commissioner had this to say in her blog: Concealing your identity at a...
Keywords: National Police Board Law enforcement and response Police operations and development Offences and criminal investigation News Front page top news Keywords demonstrations public order blogs criminal cases National Police BoardPolice brought together key partners and decision-makers to discuss security
Categories: Publication date:12.5.2026 13.39The police want to ensure high-quality and effective policing in the future as well. The first Police for Decision-Makers course on 5–7 May 2026 brought together a wide range of partners. The...
Keywords: National Police Board Police operations and development Offences and criminal investigation Law enforcement and response News Keywords public order research activity criminal cases National Police Board research and development operations research activitiesMalminkartano murder case referred for prosecution
Categories: Publication date:8.5.2026 12.22The preliminary investigationinto the Malminkartano murder in February has been completed and the case has been referred for prosecution.
Keywords: Helsinki Police Department Offences and criminal investigation News Keywords criminal cases Helsinki Police DepartmentPolice to visibly step up enforcement of young people’s traffic behaviour and use of intoxicants
Categories: Publication date:7.5.2026 14.21In the coming weeks, the police will enforce the use of intoxicants and the behaviour in traffic of young people. Traffic enforcement will focus on moped riders, cyclists and operators of light...
Keywords: National Police Board Traffic Law enforcement and response News Keywords organisations public order traffic young people National Police BoardNational Bureau of Investigation and Border Guard conclude major criminal investigation involving reindeer herding in Upper Lapland
Categories: Publication date:7.5.2026 9.00The criminal investigation has covered a range of suspected offences across the territories of three reindeer herding co-operatives, including aggravated money laundering, aggravated fraud,...
Keywords: The National Bureau of Investigation Offences and criminal investigation News Keywords crimes preliminary investigation criminal procedure trial financial crimes criminal cases The National Bureau of Investigation trialThe visit of the German Federal President may cause brief traffic disruptions
Categories: Publication date:6.5.2026 13.24Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a working visit to Finland on Thursday 7 May 2026. The president will be accompanied by his spouse, Elke Büdenbender. The visit will be...
Keywords: Helsinki Police Department Law enforcement and response News Keywords public order Helsinki Police DepartmentThe Police and the Finnish Road Safety Council: controls reveal shortcomings in child safety on the road
Categories: Publication date:6.5.2026 10.45The Police and the Finnish Road Safety Council inspected child safety seats in April and found room for improvement in terms of keeping children safe in cars. The Police issued 14 traffic penalty...
Keywords: National Police Board Traffic News Keywords organisations traffic traffic safety safety seats National Police BoardApply for a firearms permit in well before the summer and autumn hunting season
Categories: Publication date:5.5.2026 13.38Ensure the start of the autumn hunting season and apply for a firearms permit now, before the summer. You can initiate your application for a firearms permit through the police e-services. However,...
Keywords: National Police Board Licence services Front page top news News Keywords permits weapons National Police Board huntingPolice to ensure public safety during May Day celebrations in Helsinki
Categories: Publication date:29.4.2026 14.48The two Esplanadis, their side streets and the area around Senate Square will be closed to vehicle traffic on 30 April from 15.00 to 21.00 for the capping of the Manta statue. Driving a private car...
Keywords: Helsinki Police Department Law enforcement and response News Keywords public order Helsinki Police DepartmentThe visit of the Estonian presidential couple will cause disruptions to traffic in Helsinki
Categories: Publication date:27.4.2026 15.11President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis, accompanied by his spouse Sirje Karis, will pay a state visit to Finland on 28–29 April 2026. The visit will be hosted by President of the Republic...
Keywords: Helsinki Police Department Law enforcement and response News Keywords public order Helsinki Police DepartmentPolice call-out volumes continue to rise — police concerned about the increasing violence of youth crime
Categories: Publication date:27.4.2026 13.00Despite the rise in call-out volumes, the Helsinki Police Department has been able to streamline its operations. The police and the City of Helsinki’s Youth Services are preparing to ensure the...
Keywords: Helsinki Police Department Offences and criminal investigation Law enforcement and response Police operations and development Uusimaa Helsinki News Keywords crimes supervision Helsinki Police DepartmentEvent organisers should remember to notify the police in good time
Categories: Publication date:23.4.2026 10.54Hundreds 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...
Keywords: National Police Board Licence services Law enforcement and response Front page top news News Keywords permits legal phenomena public order National Police BoardPolice advice to prevent online scams: an open discussion
Categories: Publication date:22.4.2026 10.55The number of online scams and the financial losses they cause have increased significantly in Finland. The police encourage people to openly discuss scams.
Keywords: Eastern Finland Police Department National Police Board Offences and criminal investigation News Keywords scam criminal cases prevention pre-emption care National Police BoardChanging substance culture and its effects on traffic control - Police experts reflect
Categories: Publication date:21.4.2026 14.36In Finland, driving while intoxicated offences are divided into two: alcohol-related and drug-related offences, which differ in terms of perpetrators, motives, and geographical regions.
Keywords: National Police Board Traffic News Keywords organisations traffic intoxicants National Police BoardPolice warn thousands of DDoS service users – a denial of service attack is a crime
Categories: Publication date:17.4.2026 11.45As part of an international joint operation coordinated by Europol called Operation PowerOFF, the Finnish Police have taken down illegal DDoS services intended for carrying out distributed denial...
Keywords: The National Bureau of Investigation Offences and criminal investigation Preventive Police Work News Keywords criminal cases cyber crime The National Bureau of InvestigationCheck the validity of your passport or identification card for your travel in the summer
Categories: Publication date:15.4.2026 13.21If you are planning a trip abroad for next summer, now is a good time to check the validity and condition of your passport or identity card. Please remember that your travel document must be intact...
Keywords: National Police Board Licence services Front page top news News Keywords permits passports travel National Police BoardCriminal investigation into unmanned aerial vehicle in Iitti continues
Categories: Publication date:13.4.2026 17.01The criminal investigation into the unmanned aerial vehicle found in Iitti, Päijät-Häme continues. The Border Guard investigates the incident as a suspected territorial violation, and the National...
Keywords: The National Bureau of Investigation Offences and criminal investigation News Keywords preliminary investigation criminal procedure trial criminal cases The National Bureau of Investigation trialSchool Police Work to Continue
Categories: Publication date:9.4.2026 12.54Last year, the Police introduced a new cooperation model between the police and schools. Its main objective is to reach children and young people in their everyday environment and to provide...
Keywords: National Police Board Preventive Police Work Police operations and development Law enforcement and response Front page top news Keywords social media National Police Board children school school-age childrenSummer affects the opening hours of Western Uusimaa Police Department
Categories: Publication date:9.4.2026 10.10In the Western Uusimaa area, police services will be available with partially limited opening hours during the summer of 2026. Summer brings changes to the opening hours of Kirkkonummi and...
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Useful information
Police University College news archive (you will go to another website)
Police Museum news archive (you will go to another website)
The news archive of Åland police (in Swedish, you will go to another website)