Public safety and order

Accidents and emergency numbers

The emergency number 112 can be used for all emergency situations to call for an ambulance, the fire brigade, the police or emergency social services. In the event of an accident or if a person is suddenly taken ill, first aid should be given if possible. Emergency assistance should be called to the scene and attempts should be made to prevent further accidents.

Insurance

Insurances safeguard the financial position of individuals, families or companies in the event of loss or damage. Employers insure employees with statutory accident insurance, employment pension insurance and unemployment insurance. Individuals can also take out private insurance in addition to the statutory insurances.

Maintaining law and order

The police maintain law and order through patrols, by arriving on the scene in an emergency, by intervening in illegal acts and by providing information and guidance. Offences are reported to the police. The police also take charge of lost property and grant the majority of permits. Guards working for private security companies have to have a permit granted by the police. The Border Guard is responsible for border security in Finland.

Defence

The Defence Forces are responsible for national defence. Finnish defence is based on national service for men and voluntary military service for women and work carried out by professionals in the defence sector. Men can choose to do non-military service instead of national service. Finns can participate in military crisis management abroad. Also eventual internal crisis will be prepared for.

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