Permission to use a police uniform
- Permit or other obligation
- Nationwide
- Public service
Only a police officer may use a police uniform or clothing accessories. The use of any suit or clothing resembling deceitfully this kind of uniform or accessory is also not allowed in a way that give a false impression of the status of the user as a policeman.
It is possible to file with police chief of the relevant police department an application for a permission to use a police uniform in the ...
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Police uniforms can be rented for filming from the supplier of the uniforms Image Wear Oy.
Uniforms are not delivered before the decision by the police department to grant a permit has become valid.
To whom and on what terms
Police uniforms and accessories may be used only in the filming's and performances of the concerned production in accordance with the conditions of the permission.
In a public place it must be taken care of that the audience does not get confused about the status of the user of the uniform.
The time of the performance or filming in a public place must be informed to the police department of the concerned location.
It is not allowed to use the uniform in scenes that conflict with normal police practices or are otherwise against the ethical principles of the police.
Deadline
The application for a permission must be filed in due time before it is needed.
Processing time
The permission processing time is case specific.
Period of validity
The permission should be requested for a long enough period of time. If filming’s or performances are carried out on multiple times a permission can be requested for the whole filming period at the same time.