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Police officers fallen in the line of duty will be remembered globally in March
Categories: Publication date:4.3.2026Police University College main building will be illuminated in blue between 6 and 7 March in an international campaign to honor police officers fallen in the line of duty.
Keywords: Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegeRecord number of applicants for police studies
Categories: Publication date:23.2.2026There were nearly 5,800 applicants for police education starting this year. This is the highest number of applicants since police studies became a higher education program in 2014.
Keywords: Police education Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegeBeing the victim of a violent or sexual crime may reduce trust in the police
Categories: Publication date:19.2.2026What factors undermine citizens’ strong trust in the Finnish police? Why do Finns have such a high level of trust in the police? These themes are discussed in the second part of the publication...
Keywords: Research and development operations Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegeReport on wilderness supervision available online
Categories: Publication date:19.12.2025A national report on wilderness surveillance completed in August has now been published in the Police University College's publication series and is available online.
Keywords: Research and development operations Front page top news Police University CollegeTravel ban, or arrest and remand? Considering the interest of a child suspected of a criminal offence
Categories: Publication date:11.12.2025A study published by the Police University College asks whether alternatives could be found to arresting and remanding a child suspected of a criminal offence. This could be achieved by making the...
Keywords: Research and development operations Front page top news Police University CollegeThe Gaming Police project has been awarded the Recognition for Act of Dialogue in Finland
Categories: Publication date:5.12.2025The Timeout Foundation grants this recognition to an actor who has strengthened dialogue, inclusion, and democracy in Finland.
Keywords: Police operations and development Preventive police work Research and development operations Front page top news Police University College National Police Board Häme Police Department Ostrobothnia Police DepartmentCombating gang crime requires cooperation and information sharing
Categories: Publication date:20.11.2025A research project funded by the Ministry of the Interior examined the current state of street gang crime and explored what is needed to effectively disrupt the activities of criminal networks.
Keywords: Offences and criminal investigation Research and development operations Police operations and development Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegeInnovative solutions to support victims of domestic violence
Categories: Publication date:17.11.2025The international IMPROVE project developed issues such as an AI-based service to help victims of domestic violence. The European Commission awarded the service as the best innovation of 2025.
Keywords: Research and development operations Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegeRemote controlled drones tested in police work
Categories: Publication date:14.11.2025The Police University College is investigating how a remote controlled unmanned aerial vehicle (drone-in-a-box) system could be utilized in operational police work. The project is being carried out...
Keywords: Police operations and development Research and development operations Law enforcement and response Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegeNew record in suspected hate crimes
Categories: Publication date:10.11.2025An annual report by the Police University College shows that the number of suspected hate crimes continued to increase in 2024.
Keywords: Research and development operations Offences and criminal investigation Front page top news Police University CollegeSuperintendent Sami Hätönen from the Police University College chosen as the Police Officer of the Year
Categories: Publication date:29.10.2025The Police Officer of the Year in Finland was now chosen for the 50th time, and the theme of the anniversary year was cooperation between authorities.
Keywords: Front page top news Police University CollegeAI helps in proactive policing
Categories: Publication date:16.10.2025The FERMI project has developed an AI-based tool that can help police identify threats early and plan preventive actions. Disinformation has served as a testbed for the project.
Keywords: Research and development operations Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegePolice University College involved in research projects investigating the state of organised crime
Categories: Publication date:10.10.2025The Police University College of Finland is participating in two research projects that will provide an overview of the current situation with organised crime and related phenomena in Finland and...
Keywords: Research and development operations Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegeIllegal marketing of gambling in game streams and social media
Categories: Publication date:18.9.2025Gambling is being marketed illegally on various social media platforms and in game streams, and the police are addressing this activity. A particular concern for the police is the marketing of...
Keywords: Supervision of gambling Research and development operations Front page top news National Police Board Police University College Häme Police Department Ostrobothnia Police DepartmentPublic trust in police remains high
Categories: Publication date:29.8.2025Public trust in the police has remained stable for a long time. Of those who responded to the latest Police Barometer survey, 92 per cent trust the police a lot or a fair amount.
Keywords: Police operations and development Research and development operations Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegePolice University College to take part in local defense exercise
Categories: Publication date:27.8.2025Police University College is to take part in the Finnish Defence Forces’ local defense exercise on September 1–4, 2025. During the week, the personnel and equipment involved in the exercise may be...
Keywords: Police education Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegeInteresting events at the Police Museum on Police Day, August 30
Categories: Publication date:5.8.2025The national Police Day will be celebrated on Saturday August 30, 2025. On that day, you will have a chance to get acquainted with police activities and equipment at the Police Museum and in its...
Keywords: Police education Tampere Front page top news Police University CollegeFollow-up study: The number of open cases in economic crime investigation has doubled
Categories: Publication date:24.6.2025A study by the Police University College describes the trend in economic crime and the state of economic crime investigation in Finland.
Keywords: Research and development operations Tampere Police University CollegePilot training course for gaming police officers at the Police University College
Categories: Publication date:16.5.2025The course will be held from 12 to 16 May 2025 and attended by approximately 50 persons such as police officers and experts in social welfare, health care and youth work.
Keywords: Preventive police work Research and development operations Police operations and development Tampere Police University College Ostrobothnia Police Department Häme Police DepartmentNew report sheds light on the fight against organized crime in Denmark and Sweden
Categories: Publication date:15.5.2025The report underpinned the update of the strategy against organized crime and the implementation of the Government Program in Finland.
Keywords: Research and development operations Tampere Police University College