Service group: Safety and security
Colourful footprints remind people of schoolchildren’s routes
Schools will start in Vantaa next week. We have painted colourful footprints along schoolchildren’s routes to remind us all that children will soon be back on their way to school. There are also Vantaa light rail worksites near schools, and we want to ensure a safe journey to school for every child.
Two Push-Button Pedestrian Crossings on Hakunilantie from 3 August
Two new push-button traffic signals will be introduced in Hakunila on Monday, 3 August 2026, as part of the traffic arrangements related to the construction of the Vantaa Light Rail. The new pedestrian crossing signals are intended to improve the safety of schoolchildren and other pedestrians
Parents should discuss with their teens at home how to celebrate responsibly as schools end
Schools ending and summer holidays starting is a reason to celebrate. Most children and young people celebrate responsibly, but it is good to prepare for the risk of substance abuse as it commonly increases when schools end.
Vantaa, Helsinki, Espoo and Kauniainen outline common policies for drone-related emergency warnings
The cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have outlined policies for organising their services during possible drone alerts. Through unified operating models, services and the population in the metropolitan area can be protected across municipal borders. These policies help prepare for situations
Safety of street works in the Helsinki metropolitan area under intensified supervision in May
The municipalities of the Helsinki metropolitan area and the area’s police departments are organizing a joint week of intensified supervision.
Safety and comfort in the Myyrmäki station area will be improved
The City of Vantaa is investing in safety in the area around the Myyrmäki station. Starting in 2025, several safety-enhancing measures will be implemented in central Myyrmäki, with a focus on the station area and the surrounding streets.
Processing of Personal Data in the Webropol Survey Service
Your personal data in the Webropol system of the City of Vantaa. In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, a person must be informed if their personal data is entered into a personal register.
Check out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!
Check out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!
The wellbeing of children and young people in Vantaa has improved – results of the school health survey widely improved
The recent school health survey shows that the work done in Vantaa to promote the wellbeing of children and young people is producing results. The survey’s metrics show clear improvement, although there still remains work to be done.
Safety factors: “There are always ways to solve bullying”
Every school and early childhood education and care center in Vantaa prevents bullying. How do we intervene in bullying, and what should parents know about the subject? Here's what experts say.