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The police are tasked with:
- upholding social order and the judicial system;
- maintaining public order and safety; and
- preventing and investigating crime, and referring investigated offences to a prosecutor for consideration of charges.
To maintain safety, the police work in partnership with other authorities, and local organisations and residents. The police will also perform such other duties as are separately provided for them by law, and provide anyone with assistance if it falls within their area of responsibility.
In partnership with other organisations, the police will draw up security plans, which improve everyday safety, reduce and prevent crime and disturbances and contribute towards the creation of a safe and comfortable local environment.
Every year, the police issue approximately 900,000 permits and licences, mainly passports, firearms permits, and identity cards.
Police powers and the key principles of police work have largely been defined in the following acts: Police Act, Coercive Measures Act and Criminal Investigation Act. In the provisions on police powers, account has been taken of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and of the fact that the Finnish police should have enough scope to work effectively with international partners in the fight against crime. In addition to legislation, police operations are guided by police ethics and the citizens' expectations.
an organisation, the Police are subject to performance guidance, which includes a performance plan with annually approved priorities and targets
What services can I get?
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Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rightsPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAn alcohol interlock licence can be issued due to health or to a person suspected or found guilty of driving or aggravated driving while intoxicated. - Poliisi
Appointing a security stewardPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAppointing a security steward to provide assistance to the police or the Finnish Border Guard is subject to a licence. - Poliisi
Appointment bookingPoliisi
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceIn the service, you can make an appointment for a police department. - Poliisi
Approval as a guardPoliisi
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA person who is performing security guard duties is required to have a valid guard licence. - Poliisi
Approval as a temporary guardPoliisi
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA temporary guard licence is required for a person who is performing guard duties for up to four months. - Poliisi
Approval of a security inspectorPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic servicePersons approved by the police and trained for the task may carry out security checks. - Poliisi
Approval of security stewardsPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA person who performs security stewarding duties is required to have a valid security steward identity card. - Poliisi
Bingo.Poliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA bingo licence can be granted to a community or foundation for non-profit purposes. - Poliisi
European Firearms Pass (EFP)Poliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe European Firearms Pass (EFP) facilitates the movement of target shooters and hunters from one EU country to another with their firearms. - Poliisi
Explosives precursor licencePoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceAuthorisation to obtain explosives precursors - Poliisi
Firearm permitPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe police grants licences and permits for the acquisition and possession of firearms and weapon parts. - Poliisi
Firearms belonging to estates of deceased personsPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceAfter a permit holder’s death, the administrator of their estate must immediately seize all firearms and obtain permits for them within six months. - Poliisi
Foreign trade of weaponsPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe National Police Board grants and cancels licences for the commercial transfer, import, export and transit of weapons to Finland and from Finland. - Poliisi
Foreigner’s identity cardPoliisi
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe police can issue identity cards to foreign citizens who reside in Finland permanently. - Poliisi
Guessing game noticePoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGuessing games are a form of non-money lottery the organisation of which requires submitting a written notification to the police. - Poliisi
Handing over/retrieving firearmsPoliisi
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe holder of a firearm permit or an estate of a deceased person may have to hand over firearms to the police. Sometimes, they can also be retrieved. - Poliisi
Identity cardPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceAn identity card is a photographic proof of its holder’s identity. An identity card is also a valid travel document with limited rights. - Poliisi
Inspection of the deactivation of firearms or firearm partsPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe police inspects that the deactivation of a firearm or a firearm part has been carried out in accordance with the requirements. - Poliisi
Inspection of the safety of firearms and ammunitionPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe National Police Board’s Firearms Administration acts as an inspection body for the operational safety of firearms and ammunition. - Poliisi
Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devicesPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou can apply for a licence for game machines, gaming devices and hand-operated wheels of fortune from the local police department. - Poliisi
Licensing to act as the manager of a holder of a security sector business licencePoliisi
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe National Police Board grants licensing to act as the manager of a holder of a security sector business licence. - Poliisi
Lost propertyPoliisi
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe police provides a lost and found service. - Poliisi
Money collection permitPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRunning money collection campaigns requires a permit from the police. - Poliisi
Monitoring the health of driving licence holdersPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceDriving licence holders permanently living in Finland must show a medical statement to the police proving they are fit to drive at specific intervals. - Poliisi
Non-money lottery licencesPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRunning non-money lotteries requires a licence from the police. - Poliisi
Non-money prize machine licencePoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceKeeping non-money prize machines available is subject to a licence. - Poliisi
Notice of a firework displayPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA company that has got an appropriate licence from TUKES can organise firework displays. - Poliisi
Notice of a public eventPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe organiser of a public event must submit a written notice to the local police. - Poliisi
Notification of small-scale fundraisingPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceFundraising requires a permit from the police. It can also be arranged as small-scale fundraising, which requires a notification to the police. - Poliisi
Passport applicationPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA passport is a travel document issued to Finnish citizens. A passport is also a certificate of the identity of its holder. - Poliisi
Permission to use a police uniformPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceNobody else than a police officer may use a police uniform. Police chief can, on application, give a permission to use a police uniform. - Poliisi
Personal identificationPoliisi
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe application for identification for an identification document is completed to apply for identification means or a qualified certificate. - Poliisi
Police museumPoliisi
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe museum presents the history and operations of the Finnish police from the Middle Ages to today. - Poliisi
Presenting a weaponPoliisi
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceA weapon is presented to the police in connection with a change of owner or licence modification. The police may request this also for other reasons. - Poliisi
Public meetingPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe police must receive notification about any public meeting that is due to take place outdoors and in a public place at least 24 hours in advance. - Poliisi
Reinstating the right to drivePoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAfter the driving ban, the right to drive is reinstated when the police return the driving license or issue a temporary driving license to the driver. - Poliisi
Report of criminal wrongdoingPoliisi
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceA person who is a victim of an offence should file a report of criminal wrongdoing with the police as soon as possible. - Poliisi
Reports of missing documentsPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceReports of missing documents issued by the police - Poliisi
Rock blasting noticePoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe police must be notified of rock blasting work before starting the work. - Poliisi
Security officer certificationPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA valid security officer licence is required when a person carries out security tasks for the purpose of earning income. - Poliisi
Security sector business licencePoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceSecurity sector business licences are issued by the National Police Board’s Security Sector Supervision unit. - Poliisi
Shooting rangePoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe establishment and maintenance of a shooting range is subject to a permit. Submit a shooting range notification for a minor shooting range. - Poliisi
Special conditions and downgrading of driving licencesPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe driving licence category may be downgraded and its special conditions changed if necessary. - Poliisi
Temporary passportPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA passport may be issued temporarily for a special reason if a passport cannot be issued even within an accelerated schedule. - Poliisi
Trade permits in firearmsPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceTrade permits in firearms are granted by the Firearms Administration of the National Police Board. - Poliisi
Trainers in the private security sectorPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceOnly persons licensed by the National Police Board may act as a use-of-force trainer, firearms trainer or a security steward trainer. - Poliisi
Unlicensed firearms and explosivesPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceUnlicensed firearms and explosives can be surrendered to the police without repercussions. - Poliisi
Use of the police emblemPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe National Police Board may grant police personnel permission to use the police emblem for private purposes. - Poliisi
Visa extensionPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceFor special reasons, the police may extend the validity of a visa or a permitted period of stay. - Poliisi
Weapon collector authorisationPoliisi
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe Firearms Administration of the National Police Board authorises weapon collectors.
See more service channels by this organization
Police e-services
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYou can initiate various permit matters, book appointments for licence services and report an offence, for example, in the Police e-services.Open 24 hours a day.
Application for a shooting range permit
FormNationwideA printable form for applying for permission to establish and maintain a shooting range.Appointing a security steward to provide assistance to the police or the Finnish Border Guard
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsUse this form to apply for permission to appoint a security steward to assist the police or the Finnish Border Guard.Notice of a firework performance
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsComplete and print this form to notify of a firework performance.Rock blasting notice
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsA printable form you can use to notify of rock blasting works.Visa application
FormNationwidePrintable form for visa extension
Police helpline
Telephone serviceNationwideThe police helpline gives advice on non-urgent matters regarding licences, appointment bookings, e-services and traffic surveillance.Monday-Friday 8.00–16.15Telephone:+358 295419800(local/mobile network fee)
Instructions for a rock blasting notice
WebsiteNationwideDetailed information on how to submit a rock blasting notice.Instructions for applying for a licence in the private security sector
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsDetailed information on applications for licences in the private security sector.Instructions for applying for a security sector business licence
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsDetailed instructions for applying for a security sector business licenceInstructions for applying for a trade permit in firearms
WebsiteNationwideDetailed information on how to apply for permits related to the firearms trade.Instructions for applying for an authorisation to appoint a security officer
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsMore detailed information on an authorisation to appoint security officers.Online report of wrongdoing
WebsiteNationwideMore specific instructions on how to file a report of wrongdoing
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