Police

Government Programme measures in the police sector »

The Government Programme aims to strengthen security and society's resilience.

Crime in Finland »

More than half a million crimes and violations are recorded by the Finnish police every year.

Organised crime »

In Finland, organised crime groups are involved in narcotics offences in particular, but they have also expanded their activities to the construction, cleaning and restaurant sectors.

Counter-terrorism »

With respect to counter-terrorism, Finland’s operating environment is changing rapidly and the threat posed by terrorism has become more varied.

Violent radicalisation »

Violent radicalisation refers to justifying violence based on one’s own view of the world, or on ideological grounds.

Hate crime »

Hate crime has been defined as a crime against a person, group, a person’s property, institution, or a representative of these, motivated by prejudice or hostility towards the victim’s real or perceived characteristic.

Human trafficking »

In human trafficking, victims are subjugated usually for the purpose of commercial exploitation.

Economic crime and the shadow economy »

Tax fraud is the most common economic crime. Economic crime and the shadow economy cause major economic damage.

Cybercrime »

Cybercrime refers to crimes in which perpetrators commit attacks against, or make use of, information technology or information networks.

Firearms »

Finland is a country of hunters and gun enthusiasts. There are over 1.5 million licensed firearms and more than 600,000 licence holders in the country.

Gambling »

Gambling profits support activities that are in the public interest. Gambling activities are operated by the state-controlled company Veikkaus Ltd.

Fundraising »

In Finland, fundraising is subject to a permit. Non-profit corporations or foundations engaged in activities that are in the public interest can be granted a permit to finance.

Public order and security »

The duty of the police is to maintain public order and security. The purpose of police work is to ensure the safety of people and the environment.

Private security sector »

The powers of guards and security stewards are laid down in the Private Security Services Act.

Agencies and responsibilities »

Police agencies include the National Police Board, local police departments, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Police University College and the Finnish Security Intelligence Service.