We treat both our customers and our colleagues equally, irrespective of their personal characteristics or background. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on any grounds in our work community and any issues will be dealt with immediately.

5.6.2026 | - Police operational results at the beginning of the year have developed mainly in a positive direction. Overall, police operations have strengthened especially in combating serious crime and in the availability of services, says National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki.

Ethical Code for the Police Ethical Code for the police is one of the elements of good corporate governance. The police’s Ethical Code consists of eight principles that derive from our values. Even routine police work can present officers with sit...

When do you not need a licence? Down below is listed the forms of lotteries, when a permit is not needed. Small lotteries Small lotteries are non-money lotteries where the combined sale price of the tickets does not exceed EUR 3,000 and where the ...

Our values guide every choice we make in our daily work.

The police as a part of the society The police safeguard everyday life in Finland. We are easy to identify and approach, both on the street and online. We take care of issues related to everyone’s safety every day, such as criminal investigations,...

Criteria for a non-money lottery For a lottery to be governed by the Lotteries Act, it must meet three conditions: it must be based on chance, participation must be subject to a charge, and participants must be able to win a prize of monetary valu...

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...

There are hundreds of career opportunities with the police Police education in Finland is provided by the Police University College in Tampere. Most people associate police work with blue uniforms and police cars. In addition to patrolling the str...

The police do not accept corruption in any form.

National Police Board of Finland 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 availability of police ser...

The duty of the police to provide everyday security is affected by increasingly complex challenges, the number of which is on the rise – sufficient resources are needed to respond What are the key drivers of change for police operations that influ...

Licence for a responsible manager (deputy or temporary) Security sector business licence holders must employ at least one responsible manager. A manager must be an individual who holds a valid licence issued by the National Police Board, authorisi...

13.5.2026 | The 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 investigating crimes against children as well as crimes suspected to have been committed by children. The guide can be downloaded from the police website.

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...

Police en Newsroom Blog Are the police the only party whose duty it is to prevent domestic violence? 20.2.2026 11.28 Blog I work as the head of Crime Prevention at the National Police Board. I have been following the news about domestic violence a...

Speech by National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki at the 50th Anniversary event of the Police Officer of the Year in Helsinki on 29 October 2025 Police Officers of the Year, dear partners and guests, Finland is one of the most stable, secure ...

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...

Police en Newsroom Blog The use of alpha-PVP can also be seen in road traffic 16.12.2025 9.34 Blog Abstract The synthetic narcotic alpha-PVP, which has rapidly become more common in Finland, has turned into a visible phenomenon in recent years, bo...

Public events An occasion or event is considered a public event when it is open to anyone either free of charge or against an entrance ticket. Typical public events include fairs and markets, sports events, shows and festivals intended for audienc...