National Police Board completed its study assessing the current state of human resource management in the police

The National Police Board of Finland has published a broad study assessing the functioning and development needs of human resource management in the police. Based on the knowledge obtained from the study, the police will develop the well-being and expertise of its personnel as well as its employer brand.

The National Police Board conducted an internal study on the current state of human resource management in the police in March–August 2023. The purpose of the study was to gain an up-to-date assessment of how human resource management functions and should be developed.  The person in charge of the study was National Police Board Senior Adviser Piia Vuori-Murto.

The study assessed the overall framework, structure and resources of human resource management as well as the added value provided to police operations. Following the study, the police have already initiated several measures to develop human resource management.

Human resource plan to be updated and given greater priority

The study found that while human resource management functions well, it also includes areas that need to be developed. Issues related to human resource planning and the management of supervisory work were identified as specific areas of development.

While the study was still under way, the National Police Board already took measures to address issues raised in the study as part of its basic duties. It has also paid special attention to developing human resource planning and improving the effectiveness of the human resource plan in the police.

Through the more effective use of the human resource plan, it aims to give greater priority to human resource management. Support for the development of supervisory work will be increased, which will also increase support for all employees’ expertise and well-being at work.

The National Police Board has initiated a project (KOTKA) that aims to improve employees’ expertise and well-being at work throughout their careers. Some of the measures recommended in the study concerning the development of supervisory work, career paths and the employer brand will be implemented as part of this project.

Human resource issues also play an important role in the updated strategy of the police, which defines support for employee well-being and expertise as one of its main objectives. 

The police employ more than 10,000 people

Employees perceive the police as a good employer and good place to work. The police offer a wide range of roles and career paths for trained police officers as well as other professionals. Careers with the police (poliisi.fi/en)