Helsinki Police Department

The Helsinki Police Department (HPD) (Finnish: Helsingin poliisilaitos) is the department of the Police of Finland in charge of the Finnish capital of Helsinki. Its responsibilities include enforcing the law and providing security for the city. The Helsinki Police has close to 1,600 employees. Due to Helsinki's status as the capital of the country, the HPD is the largest and most prominent in the country.

Helsinki Police Department
Helsingin poliisilaitos
A patrol boat of the Helsinki Police Department in front of Katajanokka in 2007.
Common nameHelsinki Police
AbbreviationHPD
Agency overview
Formed1826
Employees1,600
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionHelsinki
Governing bodyMinistry of the Interior
General nature
Operational structure
Headquarters11 Police Station, Helsinki
Parent agencyMinistry of the Interior
Notables
Anniversary
  • August 25
Website
Official site
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