Police Materials Centre

The Police Materials Centre is tasked with the procurement of goods and services commissioned by the procurement steering group at the National Police Board of Finland in accordance with the legislation in force, the regulations and guidelines of the Ministry of the Interior and the National Police Board, and with cooperation with domestic and international stakeholders in accordance with the policies of the materials management and procurement unit at the National Police Board. Other responsibilities include the production, maintenance and participation in the development of information in the police materials information systems and the police ordering system, contract and supplier management, the implementation of deliveries of police vehicles to police units, the depreciation and post-treatment of state-owned assets, the planning, monitoring and analysis of the lifecycle of the types of material and equipment used by the police, participation in the development of police procurement activities, advising the procurement and materials unit, and participation in cooperation with authorities and stakeholders in the sector. The Police Materials Centre produces and maintains information on the means, equipment and devices approved for use by the police.