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Research

The Police College of Finland is responsible for research and development on issues of relevance to police work. Its examination of these issues focuses on the social and behavioural science perspective. The research emphasis is on crime, crime prevention, policing and other matters of importance to the police service in general. The research is carried out with a long-term perspective and on an independent, scientific and systematic basis.

The research also supports strategic planning by focusing on the police operating environment and by assessing development and legislative projects.

The research findings are used extensively in police training. The research staff teach on the Bachelor in Police Command programme and provide guidance for students working on their study papers. Teachers are also able to make use of the research results in their work.

The aim is to produce new research of relevance to police work and to develop appropriate research methods. The research findings also help to improve the quality and efficiency of policing and enhance the well-being of all concerned.