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The police maintain public order and security The duty of the police is to secure the rule of law; maintain public order and security; prevent, detect and investigate crimes; and submit cases to prosecutors for the consideration of charges. The po...https://intermin.fi/en/police/public-order-and-security
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Police The Ministry of the Interior guides and directs the police service, and prepares related legislation. The purpose of police work is to ensure the safety of people and the environment. The National Police Board guides and directs operational...https://intermin.fi/en/police
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/fire-safety-equipment/first-aid-extinguishing-equipment
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History of the ministry The Finnish Ministry of the Interior was set up in 1809 as the Administrative Department for General Management. In 1869, the name was changed to the Administrative Department for Civil Affairs, and in 1917, to the Administ...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/history-of-the-ministry
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Ministry of the Interior The Ministry of the Interior forms part of the Government. The Ministry of the Interior is the ministry for internal security. The Ministry’s vision is a safe and secure society in all situations. Under the Government Rule...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry
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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/whistleblower-protection
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Cybersecurity as part of national security Cybersecurity is one of the areas of national security. The aim is to protect the increasingly digital society and society’s ability to function against hostile cyberattacks and intelligence gathering on ...https://intermin.fi/en/national-security/cyber-security
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The resettlement of quota refugees is one way of helping people in severe distresshttps://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/refugees-and-asylum-seekers/quota-refugees
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Removal and departure from the country If a person does not meet the conditions for legal stay in Finland, they are required to leave the country. This applies, for example, to persons whose asylum or residence permit application has been rejected...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/removal-and-departure-from-the-country
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Stricter conditions for permanent residence permits Conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit will be tightened. The President of the Republic approved the relevant amendments to the Aliens Act on 22 December. The amendments entered in...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/government-programme-measures-to-reform-migration-policy/permanent-residence-permits
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Increased use of guards and security stewards The private security sector covers guarding services, security steward services, security system installation services and security check services. Locksmiths and installers of burglar alarms are examp...https://intermin.fi/en/police/private-security-sector
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Frontex coordinates cooperation between European border Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, coordinates joint operations between European border authorities. EU Member States, countries in the Schengen area and countries outside t...https://intermin.fi/en/border-management/frontex-cooperation
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Frequently asked questions about criminal intelligence legislation Why are the intelligence collection powers of the police being strengthened? One of the key objectives of the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government is to step up th...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/strengthening-crime-prevention/answers-on-criminal-intelligence-regulations
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Civilian intelligence protects Finland’s national securityhttps://intermin.fi/en/national-security/civilian-intelligence
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Mass influx of migrants and preparedness The Migration Department of the Ministry of the Interior directs and coordinates preparations for a mass influx of migrants and the measures needed to respond. A mass influx of migrants is a situation in wh...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/agencies-and-responsibilities/preparing-for-large-scale-influxes-of-migrants
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NATO membership and Finland’s resilience Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 2023. NATO membership will strengthen Finland’s security as well as the security and stability of the Baltic Sea region and Northern Europe. A...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues/finland-and-nato
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Government Programme measures to reform national security Finland’s security environment changed significantly when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The Government Programme aims to strengthen national security ...https://intermin.fi/en/national-security/government-programme-measures-to-reform-national-security
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Questions and answers about civilian intelligence legislation The aim of civilian intelligence legislation is to improve the capability of Finnish society to protect against threats to national security. What does civilian intelligence legislation...https://intermin.fi/en/national-security/civilian-intelligence/faq
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Strengthening crime prevention The Ministry of the Interior is carrying out several legislative projects which, in line with the Government Programme, aim to strengthen crime prevention. The key means include drafting regulation on threat-informed...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/strengthening-crime-prevention
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Rescue services reform aimed at improving services Under the Act on Organising Rescue Services, adopted in June 2021, the wellbeing services counties and the City of Helsinki are responsible for organising rescue services from the beginning of 202...https://intermin.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/rescue-services-reform