Tutkintatoimet
Tutkintatoimet, or investigation measures, are actions undertaken by police and other authorities during a criminal investigation to obtain information and evidence. Their purpose is to uncover facts, identify suspects, verify claims, and secure material for use in later proceedings. Typical tutkintatoimet include interviewing witnesses and suspects, collecting physical or digital evidence, conducting searches and seizures, monitoring communications where allowed, and directing forensic or expert examinations. They also involve obtaining documents from businesses, organizations, and public records, as well as working with experts and laboratories.
The use of tutkintatoimet is governed by criminal procedure and privacy protections. In Finland, many measures
Decisions about which measures to apply depend on case seriousness, anticipated evidentiary value, and potential impact