Acts or threats of violence are a part of robberies The offence is a robbery when the perpetrator steals someone else’s property or uses it without permission by using violence or threatening to do so. A robbery is considered aggravated when, for ...

National Police Board of Finland, units and services The National Police Board’s tasks include planning, directing, developing and supervising police operations and the related support functions. In addition, it is responsible for the equal availa...

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Helsinki Police Department We ensure that our capital city is safe and pleasant for everyone together with the City of Helsinki, other authorities, communities and the residents. The Helsinki police station is in Pasila. You can report an offence ...

The career story of Minna Liflander.

Fees and payments Payments are usually made in connection to the submission of the application. The fee does not depend on whether the application is accepted or rejected. A repayment is possible only when the fee has been charged incorrectly by t...

24.11.2020 | Föremålets uppgifter Blankett 1: Anmalan om nytt skjutvapen eller ny vapendel FöremåletsNummer FöremåletsKlass FöremåletsTyp Märke Modell Funktionssätt Kaliber Kaliber2 Kaliber3 Kaliber4 ERVA Fickvapen FO-nummer Mer information Transkationsdatum A...

Shooting ranges A shooting range is an indoor shooting gallery or an outdoor area designed for target shooting with firearms. A shooting sports complex refers to a shooting range with lanes for several disciplines, authorised for firing more than ...

Organisation of the National Police Board of Finland The National Police Board of Finland is the supreme command of Finnish Police. The National Police Board of Finland plans, directs, develops and supervises police operations and the related supp...

Assaults A typical assault encountered by the police occurs in town during the small hours. When people are intoxicated, feelings flare up and a person may push someone that cut before them in line. There are various types of assault crimes. More ...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

Apply for an identity card An identity card is a document that certifies your identity when you use different services. In some cases, the identity card can also be used as a travel document and it has a chip that allows you to use online services...

The organization of Western Uusimaa Police Department The police in Western Uusimaa is responsible for ensuring public order and safety, preventing crimes and disturbance. They also do crime investigation and consideration of charges. Our lisence ...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

Information for international arrivals This information is designed for people who are planning a trip to Finland and want to know about immigration rules, what travel documentation is required and how to deal with Finnish police. The Police of Fi...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

The Police Blog Visible policing makes the journey to school safer 19.8.2026 15.27 National Police Board Traffic Social media is one of the tools of police work 31.7.2026 12.14 National Police Board Preventive Police Work Flares do not belong in t...

External environment and statistics The police keeps a close eye on the ever-changing environment in which it operates. Analyses are useful for understanding social trends, megatrends and phenomena. These social changes have an impact on both the ...

Explosives precursor licence The EU regulation on the marketing and use of explosives precursors limits consumers’ ability to freely obtain chemicals that may be misused to produce explosives. Private persons must apply for a licence from the Nati...

Find the nearest police The Police of Finland serves across Finland. Here you can carry out a search by service and municipality. If you only select the municipality, the nearest services will be shown first. When you select from the drop-down men...

17.9.2026 | The summer season at the Police Museum was exceptionally busy. Throughout the summer, the museum welcomed visitors from across Finland, and in July it achieved the highest monthly visitor count in its history.

Police.fi accessibility statement The present accessibility statement of 25 November 2020 relates to the Police.fi service. Updated on 19th December 2024. The service is subject to Act on the Provision of Digital Services which requires that all p...

National Police Board Communications The email address of the National Police Board for the media is media.poliisihallitus@poliisi.fi and the media telephone number is +358 50 399 9039 . We serve from Monday to Friday 9.00–16.15. Outside the servi...

Apply for a passport A passport is a document that certifies your travel authorisation and identity when you use different services. In most situations, you will need a travel document when you exit Finland, and you may be asked to show your trave...

Other licensing matters Security inspector licence Security inspections may be conducted at police departments or other police premises, in the premises or territory of the Border Guard, in courts and in harbours and the Finnish Immigration Servic...

Häme Police Department We provide police services in 21 municipalities in the Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme regions. Our area is characterised by the beautiful ridge landscape of Lake Päijänne and a road network popular among tourists. There are seve...

Interpol has been a success story, also measured in terms of membership numbers. Today’s Interpol members are Police authorities of 195 states.

Speech by National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki at the oath-taking ceremony of new police officers in Tampere on 4 December 2025 National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki Police University College Dear Minister of the Interior, Principal...

The Police definition of street gangs refers to groups associated with certain urban neighbourhoods, with several active identified individuals and defined hierarchies and leaders.

28.7.2026 | Guardian's consent Information on minor Name Personal identification number Licenses My consent for permitting following licenses: Passport Yes No Identity Card Yes No Firearms permit Yes No 1 (1) Poliisi Poliisi-Muut-07 26.1.2026 poliisi.fi ■ pol...

28.7.2026 | Guardian's consent Information on minor Name Personal identification number Licenses My consent for permitting following licenses: Passport Yes No Identity Card Yes No Firearms permit Yes No 1 (1) Poliisi Poliisi-Muut-07 26.1.2026 poliisi.fi ■ pol...

Card applications You can apply for duplicate copies of all licences required in the private security industry in the police e-service portal or in a licence service point of your choice. It is easiest to do this online: Have your photograph taken...

16.6.2026 | Western Uusimaa Police Department wants to remind people about road safety and the possibility to use online services also during the Midsummer weekend.

14.4.2015 | Experterna inom bekämpning av brott i anknytning till skjutvapen samlas i Finland

28.7.2026 | Use of right of access 1 (4) Poliisi TO-03 poliisi.fi ■ polisen.fi ■ police.fi The requestor Personal identity code (or date and place of birth) Family name (also previous family name) Given names (also previous given names) Street address Postal ...

28.7.2026 | Use of right of access 1 (4) Poliisi TO-03 poliisi.fi ■ polisen.fi ■ police.fi The requestor Personal identity code (or date and place of birth) Family name (also previous family name) Given names (also previous given names) Street address Postal ...

Police helpline The police helpline gives advice on non-urgent matters regarding licences, appointment bookings, e-services and traffic surveillance. You can also ask for advice on matters related to automatic traffic surveillance as well as traff...

11.6.2025 | The police have continued to monitor illicit trafficking on information networks during early 2025. The results show that online monitoring is needed and that narcotics and arms trafficking takes place across Finland.

23.1.2026 | Helsinki Police Department's task force for investigating crime by street gangs is finalising two pre-trial investigations relating to Swedish organised crime and gang crime.

20.12.2024 | The police continued monitoring of illegal trafficking on information networks until the end of 2024 and seized narcotics, firearms and cash.

24.2.2026 | In 2025, the licence services of the Finnish police processed a total of almost 1,059,000 licence matters subject to charge, which is 26.6 per cent less than in 2024.

9.12.2025 | Police received a report of a violent incident at 4:48 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, on Kolsarintie in Konala. Several police units responded to the scene.

1.10.2025 | At the Helsinki Police Department's License Services, the presentation of firearms has previously taken place through waiting in line on Wednesday evenings from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 

9.12.2025 | Both Christmas and the public holidays around the new year affect the opening hours of the customer service of the Western Uusimaa Police Department. The permit service of the Kirkkonummi Police Station is exceptionally closed on three Mondays. All customer service points will be closed on Epiphany 6 January 2026. This information bulletin lists the opening hours and information on exceptional service hours throughout the Christmas period.

14.9.2026 | Taul1 Poliisihallitus ASEHUUTOKAUPPA 07.10.2026 Asehallinto Aseluettelo Aseen hnro Tarranro Esineen tyyppi Merkki Malli Esineen nro Toimintatapa Kaliiperi Lisätiedot Taskuase 1 581505 Haulikko ANTONIO ZOLI 185271 Kertatuli 12/76 (3) 2 592674 Hauli...

14.7.2026 | Taul1 Poliisihallitus ASEHUUTOKAUPPA 19.08.2026 Asehallinto Aseluettelo Aseen hnro Tarranro Esineen tyyppi Merkki Malli Esineen nro Toimintatapa Kaliiperi Lisätiedot Taskuase 1 522503 Haulikko ACIER BAYARD 41196 Kertatuli 16/70 (2 3/4) 2 236943 Ha...

4.12.2025 | According to the Police Barometer, Finns are particularly concerned about crimes committed by young people, firearms, and the use and sale of drugs in public places. The police have defined crime prevention as the priority for next year.

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.

14.7.2026 | 09.07.2026 08:55 Asehallinto ASEHUUTOKAUPPA 19.08.2026 Aseluettelo Sivunumero 1 (73) Hnro Tarranumero Tyyppi / Malli Merkki / Nro Toimintatapa / Kaliiperi Lisätiedot 1 522503 Haulikko ACIER BAYARD 41196 Kertatuli 16/70 (2 3/4) 2 236943 Haulikko Sa...

22.5.2025 | The past two days have seen violent crimes carried out by children and young people using bladed weapons in Finnish schools. The police would like to remind everyone that it is always an offence to be in possession of a bladed weapon in a public place, such as schools and educational institutions.

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.