Police to safeguard public order, safety during May Day

The Helsinki Police will increase its presence for monitoring public order and security on May Day, said an official press release on Friday.

The Police expect this year’s May Day celebrations to be lively after the quieter two previous May Days that were overshadowed by the coronavirus crisis.

Members of the law enforcing agency anticipate that citizens will be out and about in the city centre throughout the weekend.

Many traditional events and demonstrations are planned for the weekend.

The Helsinki Police Department will ensure safety at the demonstrations and handle traffic control, if needed.

‘May Day falling on a Sunday this year makes this the busiest weekend of the year when measured in the number of incidents requiring our involvement. We are prepared with enough officers on duty,’ said Superintendent of Helsinki Police Jere Roimu.

The Helsinki Police Department reminds everyone to look after their friends, and parents to keep track of their children’s whereabouts.