Bicycle thefts Bicycle thefts become steadily more common as summer approaches, and summer is their peak season. Especially then, the owners have reason to worry about leaving their bike so it doesn’t get stolen. Also bicycle parts are often stole...

Police vehicles Finnish police use cars, vans, motorcycles, scooters, boats, water scooters, snowmobiles, quad bikes, bicycles and light electric vehicles. The police has to operate in many different kinds of environments and weather conditions, w...

Lost property Typical lost property items include mobile phones, keys and bicycles. If you discover lost property, notify the owner or deliver the property to the police as soon as possible. The police operate a quite comprehensive nationwide lost...

Traffic offences The police detect traffic offences and address them every day. Traffic offences are often discovered in connection with the police’s traffic control or emergency activities. Traffic offences typically pose a danger to others. The ...

20.5.2026 | Public notification POL-2026-71233

20.5.2026 | Poliisi kehottaa Riihimäen kranaatista tietäviä soittamaan hätänumeroon

10.3.2026 | Public notification POL-2026-34227

Organisation of Helsinki Police 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 off...

Checklist for online shopping Tips for staying safe when buying from individuals online: Always seal the deal face to face if you can. Ask to see a receipt or other evidence if you are buying something valuable, such as a bicycle. Do not pay the s...

Reporting a missing person The police are responsible for searching for missing persons on land and in inland waters, whereas the Frontier Guard conducts searches at sea. A search for a missing person will begin if there is reason to believe that ...

9.4.2026 | Public notification POL-2026-48831

5.3.2026 | Public notification POL-2026-32007

Helsinki Police Department, units and services 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 ca...

You can visit us even if you do not speak Finnish, Swedish or English. With the help of interpreters, you can talk to us in any language you want. However, you should reserve some time for the services, or bring someone who speaks Finnish with you.

23.2.2026 | Public notification POL-2026-25733

29.4.2026 | The 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 in Helsinki city centre is not recommended on May Day Eve or May Day.

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 ...

25.11.2025 | Public notification POL-2025-165374

20.9.2019 | Meeting of the ministers of agriculture of the EU countries affects the traffic in Helsinki metropolitan area from Sunday, 22 September to Tuesday, 24 September. Air traffic is also restricted.

9.7.2019 | EU meeting of the environment and climate ministers affects the traffic in Helsinki metropolitan area on Wednesday 10th of July and on Friday 12th of July