The market constable maintained order on the shore. Kindly he led a person who had drunk too much to the lock-up. The venerable police station was situated at the junction of the streets Hallituskatu and Torikatu. The building now houses NUKU, a cultural centre for the youth. It seems to fit the purpose very well. The artistic coups of young people which are sometimes quite brisk tend to be softened somewhat sheltered by the former force.