Suojelukomissio

Suojelukomissio is a Finnish term meaning Protection Commission. It has been used to name several protective or security-related committees in Finnish history. In general, a suojelukomissio was a government-appointed or municipal body charged with organizing and overseeing protective measures during emergencies and with advising authorities on civil protection policy. The exact mandate and composition varied by era and jurisdiction, but typical tasks included planning civil defense, coordinating volunteer and welfare efforts, managing protective resources such as shelters and warning systems, and liaising with police, military, and local authorities.

Historically, references to suojelukomissio appear in governmental and regional records from the mid-20th century, particularly during periods of heightened security concerns. In practice, such commissions served to supplement formal emergency management structures, acting as coordinating bodies during crises or as advisory committees during peacetime to prepare for potential threats.

Today, Finland’s civil protection and emergency management functions are carried out by modern agencies and regional authorities rather than a standing body named suojelukomissio. The term remains a historical descriptor and may appear in archival documents or literature addressing Finland’s protective governance.

See also: civil defense, emergency management, Suojelupoliisi. References: historical records and Finnish government archives.